4-3-1407 - Powers and duties of commissioner. - Tennessee Statutes

4-3-1407. Powers and duties of commissioner.

The commissioner of labor and workforce development or the commissioner's designee has the following powers and duties, in addition to such other powers and duties as may be specifically provided by law in this title, transferred by this part or as otherwise provided by law:

     (1)  Develop and implement activities and programs that foster the continued enhancement of Tennessee's workforce;

     (2)  Ensure the maintenance of a fair, equitable and fully funded unemployment insurance program; and

     (3)  Be responsible for the administration of a workforce development system that protects the life, health and safety of Tennessee's workforce.

[Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 8.]