# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-105: Removal of council member for absenteeism

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-105

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-105
- **Heading:** Removal of council member for absenteeism
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-105

## Text

When a council member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings without excuse, that member shall be removed from office, and a new member shall be appointed by the commissioner of health. An absence shall be deemed excused if caused by a health problem or condition verified in writing by a physician, or by an accident or similar unforeseeable tragedy or event prior to or at the time of the next council meeting. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 6.
When a council member is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings without excuse, that member shall be removed from office, and a new member shall be appointed by the commissioner of health. An absence shall be deemed excused if caused by a health problem or condition verified in writing by a physician, or by an accident or similar unforeseeable tragedy or event prior to or at the time of the next council meeting.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 6.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-101 Findings of general assembly](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-103 Council established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-104 Members - Terms of office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-105 Removal of council member for absenteeism](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-106 Election of chair and vice chair - Quorum - Meetings - Notice - Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-107 Responsibilities of council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-108 Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-109 Title - Term of initial certificate - Renewal - Denial of applications - Third party payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-110 Status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-111 Reapplication after expiration of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-112 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-113 Display of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-114 Revocation or suspension of license - Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-114.md)

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