The attorney general and reporter, exercising discretion and with the concurrence of the head of the executive agency involved, may permit, by express written authorization, staff attorneys employed by the various departments, agencies, boards, commissions or instrumentalities of the state to appear and represent the state in a certain case or certain classes of cases under the direction and control of the attorney general and reporter.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 6 - Attorney General and Reporter—legal Department
Part 3 - Coordination With Other State Agencies and Attorneys
§ 8-6-302. Permission for Department or Agency Attorneys to Represent State
§ 8-6-303. Actions Instituted by District Attorneys General Excepted