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Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-502: Part definitions
Where this section sits in the code
- TN Code
- Title 8
- Chapter 4
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Public entity" means any branch or agency of a county, municipality, public utility, utility district, entity created pursuant to any interlocal agreement, or any other political subdivision thereof;
(2) "Public official" means a person elected or appointed to any office of a public entity;
(3) "Reasonable amount of time" means any amount of time that is reasonable under the particular circumstances, but shall not under any circumstances exceed five (5) working days; and
(4) "Unlawful conduct" means theft, forgery, credit or debit card fraud, or any other act of unlawful taking, waste, or abuse of, or official misconduct, as defined in § 39-16-402 , involving public money, property, or services.
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