Whenever any state or county officer is inducted into the military service of the United States, the duties of the office shall be discharged temporarily during the absence of such officer by some other person legally qualified to discharge the duties of the office and selected in the manner hereinafter set out as to the various offices involved.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 48 - Vacancies in Office
Part 2 - Absence in Military Service
§ 8-48-201. “Military Service” Defined
§ 8-48-202. Return From Military Service Before Expiration of Term
§ 8-48-203. Return From Service After Term
§ 8-48-204. Temporary Officer Acting for Officer in Military Service
§ 8-48-205. Appointment of Temporary Officers