(a) The commissioner has the authority to appoint, with the consent and approval of the governor, a committee or committees of citizens to act in an advisory capacity on any matter within the jurisdiction of the department, and to reimburse such members for their actual expenses in attending meetings of such committee or committees called at the commissioner’s discretion from time to time. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 71-1-110

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of human services. See Tennessee Code 71-1-102
  • Department: means the department of human services. See Tennessee Code 71-1-102
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Region: means one (1) or more counties grouped for the purpose of local administration. See Tennessee Code 71-1-102
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(b) The commissioner shall establish in each service region at least one (1) multi-disciplinary adult protective services evaluation team for review of protective services cases. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
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