41-7-106 - Powers of board. - Tennessee Statutes

41-7-106. Powers of board.

(a)  The board is authorized to employ such personnel as may reasonably be required in accordance with the statutes and procedures administered by the departments of finance and administration and personnel.

(b)  The board, through its duly appointed representative, is authorized to enter into a contract or contracts with state, local, municipal, county, or metropolitan correctional and criminal justice officials as may be necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, title 40, chapter 28 and chapter 21 of this title. In addition, the board has the power to contract with appropriate officials in other states who wish to utilize the services of the institute. The power to contract shall include the power to contract with public agencies or officials for enrolling trainees in general courses or establishing special courses and study projects designed to meet the need of agencies or units of government.

(c)  The board, through its duly appointed representative, is authorized to accept and expend local, federal or foundation funds, contributions, or grants as may be received and allotted for the purposes of this chapter.

(d)  The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation and the effective operation of this chapter.

(e)  The board has the right and power to call on the office of the attorney general and reporter for any necessary legal representation or assistance.

[Acts 1974, ch. 733, § 5; 1976, ch. 386, § 1; 1979, ch. 133, § 1; T.C.A., § 41-2106; Acts 1984, ch. 938, § 9.]