Terms Used In Tennessee Code 5-21-128

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.

Upon ratification by the county legislative body or the people in a referendum and the full implementation of the chapter’s provisions on or before August 1 of the second fiscal year, the operation of all private or local acts relative to county finances, budgeting, and purchasing in conflict with this chapter are suspended until such time as this chapter is revoked as provided in § 5-21-129.