(a) The board shall appoint an executive director who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the authority, and shall enter into a contract with the executive director establishing the executive director’s salary and term of office.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 7-6-106

  • Authority: means a metropolitan celebration authority created pursuant to the authority of this chapter. See Tennessee Code 7-6-103
  • Board: means the board of commissioners of an authority. See Tennessee Code 7-6-103
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(b) The executive director shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the board, the following additional officers: a secretary, an auditor, a legal counsel and a treasurer.
(c) All other officers and employees of the authority shall be appointed by the executive director.
(d) The executive director shall attend all meetings of the board.