(1) Serve as a forum for the discussion and resolution of intergovernmental problems;
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-10-104
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.
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) Engage in such activities and make such studies and investigations as are necessary or desirable in the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 4-10-101;(3) Consider, on its own initiative, ways and means of fostering better relations among local governments and state government;(4) Draft and disseminate legislative bills, constitutional amendments and model local ordinances necessary to implement recommendations of the commission;(5) Encourage, and where appropriate, coordinate studies relating to intergovernmental relations conducted by universities, state, local and federal agencies, and research and consulting organizations;(6) Review the recommendations of national commissions studying federal, state and local government relationships and problems and assess their possible application to this state;(7) Study issues relating to changing federalism, including federal devolution, block grants, preemptions, mandates, and the tenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States;(8) Study tax equivalent payments by municipally owned electric operations to the various taxing jurisdictions within the state;(9) Study the laws relating to the assessment and taxation of property;(10) Conduct an annual study of the fiscal capacity of local governments to fund education; and(11) Conduct an annual infrastructure study.
