# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-107: Responsibilities of council

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-107
- **Heading:** Responsibilities of council
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-107

## Text

The council shall: (1) Assist and advise the board and the department in developing rules with guidance from the Midwives Alliance of North America's Core Competencies and not inconsistent with the law. The rules shall include, but not be limited to, the allowable scope of midwifery practice regarding use of equipment, procedures, and administration of medication as prescribed by a physician; (2) Make recommendations to the board and the department regarding: (A) Certified professional midwifery; (B) Applications and renewals; (C) Development of forms for reporting and receiving certified professional midwifery forms as set forth in this chapter; (D) Up-to-date files on all active CPM-TN in Tennessee including emergency plan guidelines; and (E) Compilation of annual statistics on CPM-TN deliveries; and (3) Educate the public and other providers of obstetrical care about the role of the CPM-TN. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 8.
The council shall:
(1) Assist and advise the board and the department in developing rules with guidance from the Midwives Alliance of North America's Core Competencies and not inconsistent with the law. The rules shall include, but not be limited to, the allowable scope of midwifery practice regarding use of equipment, procedures, and administration of medication as prescribed by a physician;
(2) Make recommendations to the board and the department regarding: (A) Certified professional midwifery; (B) Applications and renewals; (C) Development of forms for reporting and receiving certified professional midwifery forms as set forth in this chapter; (D) Up-to-date files on all active CPM-TN in Tennessee including emergency plan guidelines; and (E) Compilation of annual statistics on CPM-TN deliveries; and
(A) Certified professional midwifery;
(B) Applications and renewals;
(C) Development of forms for reporting and receiving certified professional midwifery forms as set forth in this chapter;
(D) Up-to-date files on all active CPM-TN in Tennessee including emergency plan guidelines; and
(E) Compilation of annual statistics on CPM-TN deliveries; and
(3) Educate the public and other providers of obstetrical care about the role of the CPM-TN.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 8.

## 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)
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- [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)
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