Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-101

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Chapter definitions

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As used in this chapter: (1) "Administrator of elections" means the chief administrative officer appointed by the county election commission. The "administrator of elections" created by this section is the immediate successor to the "registrar-at-large" for each county; (2) "Commission" means the county election commission unless another intent is clearly shown; and (3) "Deputy" means all office personnel or clerical assistants other than the administrator of elections and is the immediate successor to "deputy registrar." Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-201; Acts 1997, ch. 558, §§ 21, 22.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Administrator of elections" means the chief administrative officer appointed by the county election commission. The "administrator of elections" created by this section is the immediate successor to the "registrar-at-large" for each county;
(2) "Commission" means the county election commission unless another intent is clearly shown; and
(3) "Deputy" means all office personnel or clerical assistants other than the administrator of elections and is the immediate successor to "deputy registrar."
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-201; Acts 1997, ch. 558, §§ 21, 22.

Status: in_force

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