[Effective until 12/31/2027]

In developing the plan and overall program for the event, the commission:

(1) Shall give due consideration to related plans and programs developed by federal, state, local, and private groups;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-44-108

  • Commission: means the Tennessee commission for the United States semiquincentennial commission. See Tennessee Code 4-44-102
  • 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
(2) May designate special committees with representatives from groups described in subdivision (1) to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities;
(3) Shall hold public meetings to solicit the input of citizens throughout the state in developing programs for the semiquincentennial. The meetings shall be held within ninety (90) days of the commission’s first meeting and throughout the commission’s existence;
(4) Shall showcase all counties in this state;
(5) Shall draw attention to the achievements, struggles, honors, innovations, and impacts of all people in this state; and
(6) Shall clearly delineate all expenses incurred by the commission in developing the program.