Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-1-202
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Appointment and qualifications of warden
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(a) The warden of the female penitentiary of this state shall be subject to appointment or discharge by the commissioner of correction, upon approval of the governor. (b) The warden: (1) Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age; (2) Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution; (3) Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or (4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3). Acts 1965, ch. 178, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 41-1702; Acts 1990, ch. 942, § 1.
(a) The warden of the female penitentiary of this state shall be subject to appointment or discharge by the commissioner of correction, upon approval of the governor.
(b) The warden: (1) Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age; (2) Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution; (3) Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or (4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3).
(1) Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age;
(2) Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution;
(3) Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or
(4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3).
Acts 1965, ch. 178, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 41-1702; Acts 1990, ch. 942, § 1.
(a) The warden of the female penitentiary of this state shall be subject to appointment or discharge by the commissioner of correction, upon approval of the governor.
(b) The warden: (1) Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age; (2) Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution; (3) Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or (4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3).
(1) Shall, at the time of appointment, be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age;
(2) Shall be qualified to be proficient in the management of a state penal institution;
(3) Will hold a masters degree from a duly accredited approved university in business administration, education or penology and correction; or
(4) Have other qualifications that, in the opinion of the commissioner, would be equal to or greater than the qualifications listed in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3).
Acts 1965, ch. 178, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 41-1702; Acts 1990, ch. 942, § 1.
Status: in_force
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