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

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-221-616

  • 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.
  • Authority: means a water and wastewater treatment authority created pursuant to this part. See Tennessee Code 68-221-603
(b) The powers herein granted may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter, except as herein expressly provided.
(c) Any metropolitan government or any home rule municipality authorized hereunder to create a water and wastewater treatment authority may do so without the necessity of a charter amendment, notwithstanding anything in its charter to the contrary.