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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 70 - Wildlife Resources
Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions
Part 3 - Wildlife Resources Agency
§ 70-1-303. Executive director -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Salary.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 70-1-303 (2017)
- (a) The office of executive director of the wildlife resources agency is hereby created. The executive director shall be appointed by the fish and wildlife commission and shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. In the selection of an executive director, preference should be given to candidates with a bachelor of science degree in wildlife management or a related field and who are familiar with wildlife management practices and the administration of wildlife programs.
- (b) The salary of the executive director shall be determined by the fish and wildlife commission. The salary of the executive director, once hired, shall not be reduced during that officer's tenure as executive director and shall not exceed the salary received by the commissioner of environment and conservation. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
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