The Tennessee Code provides extensive provisions for the recall of local elected officials. Specifically, local recall procedures are outlined in several statutes: Tenn. Code Ann. §2-5-151 governs the general recall process; Tenn. Code Ann. §6-31-301 to §6-31-307 detail the requirements and procedures for initiating a recall; Tenn. Code Ann. §6-36-102 covers additional provisions related to the recall process; and Tenn. Code Ann. §6-53-108 addresses recall measures in municipalities. Collectively, these statutes establish a framework that allows constituents to remove local officials from office through a structured recall process, enabling democratic accountability at the local level.
Summarize The Tennessee code authorizes broad recall powers against local elected officials. Local recall is governed by Tenn. Code Ann. §2-5-151, Tenn. Code Ann. §6-31-301 through Tenn. Code Ann. §6-31-307, Tenn. Code Ann. §6- 36-102 and Tenn. Code Ann. §6-53-108
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