# Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-108: Governing body authorized to act by resolution - Procedure for adoption of resolutions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-108
- **Heading:** Governing body authorized to act by resolution - Procedure for adoption of resolutions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 9 / Chapter 21 / Section 9-21-108

## Text

All actions required or authorized to be taken under this chapter by the governing body of a local government may be by resolution. The resolution may be adopted at the meeting, regular or special, of the governing body at which the resolution is introduced, and shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no resolution under this chapter need be published or posted, nor shall any such resolution be subject to veto by the chief executive officer or presiding officer of the governing body, nor shall any such resolution require for its passage more than a majority vote of all the members of the governing body then in office. The resolution may delegate authority to the chief executive officer of the local government to sell notes or bonds under this chapter. Acts 1986, ch. 770, § 1-8; 1994, ch. 806, § 6.
All actions required or authorized to be taken under this chapter by the governing body of a local government may be by resolution. The resolution may be adopted at the meeting, regular or special, of the governing body at which the resolution is introduced, and shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no resolution under this chapter need be published or posted, nor shall any such resolution be subject to veto by the chief executive officer or presiding officer of the governing body, nor shall any such resolution require for its passage more than a majority vote of all the members of the governing body then in office. The resolution may delegate authority to the chief executive officer of the local government to sell notes or bonds under this chapter.
Acts 1986, ch. 770, § 1-8; 1994, ch. 806, § 6.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-102 Intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-103 No indebtedness limit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-104 Negotiability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-105 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-106 Rate discrimination prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-107 Powers of local governments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-107.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-109 Determination of costs of public works projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-110 Appointment of a fiscal agent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-111 Execution of bonds and notes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-112 Interim certificates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-113 Deposit and custody of proceeds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-21-114 Fees for reselling bonds or notes forbidden](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T9_C21_S9-21-114.md)

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