13-10-102 - Functions of commissioner. - Tennessee Statutes

13-10-102. Functions of commissioner.

The commissioner is authorized to:

     (1)  Study mass transportation problems and provide technical assistance to local governments and operators of mass transportation;

     (2)  Undertake projects to develop or demonstrate improvement in mass transportation facilities, equipment, services and management techniques; acquire and operate or contract for the operation of vehicles and other equipment necessary for such projects;

     (3)  Render financial assistance to local governments for mass transportation projects out of appropriations made available by the general assembly for such purpose; and

     (4)  Act as agent for any local government which so requests in applying for, accepting, receiving, receipting for, and disbursing federal moneys for mass transportation projects.

[Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 8; 1977, ch. 276, §§ 6-13; T.C.A., § 13-1702; Acts 1981, ch. 264, §§ 19, 20.]