# Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-101: Chapter definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-101
- **Heading:** Chapter definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-101

## Text

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.

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