Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-14-204: Employment of administrative officer and others - Legal services - Delegation of powers and duties

(a) The commission may employ an administrative officer and technical experts and other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation.

(b) The commission may call upon the attorney general and reporter for legal services as it may require.

(c) The commission may delegate its powers and duties to its chair, to one (1) or more of its members, or to one (1) or more of its agents or employees.