In the event that the office of sheriff becomes vacant due to death, resignation, incapacity, or other causes, the duties of the office shall be temporarily discharged by the chief deputy, or administrative assistant or other highest ranking member of the sheriff's office, until the sheriff is able to reassume the office or until the county legislative body appoints a successor as provided for in § 5-1-104(b).
Code 1932, § 1906; Acts 1977, ch. 492, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-807; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 5.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
§ 8-8-101. Prohibited From Practice of Law or Serving as Member of General Assembly While Sheriff
§ 8-8-105. Replacement of Sureties
§ 8-8-106. Temporary Appointment by County Legislative Body
§ 8-8-107. Vacancy in Office — Temporary Discharge of Sheriff's Duties