(a) The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law and are not in substitution for those powers, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect those powers.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 41-12-117

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
(b) The powers granted in this chapter may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter, except as expressly provided in this chapter.
(c) Any metropolitan government or any home rule municipality authorized under this chapter to participate in a regional jail authority pursuant to this chapter may do so without the necessity of a charter amendment, notwithstanding anything in its charter to the contrary.