As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Citizen support organization” means an organization which:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-3-2802

  • Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of finance and administration or the commissioner's designee or, in the event of the commissioner's or designee's absence or vacancy in the office of the commissioner, the deputy commissioner. See Tennessee Code 4-3-2802
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Department: means the department of finance and administration. See Tennessee Code 4-3-2802
  • sex: means a person's immutable biological sex as determined by anatomy and genetics existing at the time of birth and evidence of a person's biological sex. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(A) Is organized as a nonprofit corporation, or is otherwise qualified to do business in Tennessee as a nonprofit corporation, pursuant to title 48, chapter 51;
(B) Is exempt from payment of federal income taxes pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) ), as it may be amended from time to time;
(C) Is incorporated for purposes which are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities, and functions of Volunteer Tennessee as provided in Executive Order No. 42 of 2006, as determined by the governor; and
(D) Provides equal opportunities and membership to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or any other constitutionally protected classification;
(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of finance and administration or the commissioner’s designee or, in the event of the commissioner’s or designee’s absence or vacancy in the office of the commissioner, the deputy commissioner; and
(3) “Department” means the department of finance and administration.
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