2019 Tennessee Code
Title 4 - State Government
Chapter 32 - Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
§ 4-32-104. Expenses and administration.
(a) It is the intent of the general assembly that the state shall realize no increased cost as a result of this chapter.
(b) For administrative purposes, the office is attached to the department of finance and administration.
(c) Any department, agency, board or commission, or other division of state government may provide staff and other assistance to the office, and all departments, agencies, boards and commissions, and other divisions of state government shall fully cooperate with the office and shall provide staff support and other assistance as reasonably required, subject to existing statutes, rules, and policies.
(d) The office may enter into such contractual and promotional agreements necessary to maximize the effectiveness of state government through collaboration with faith-based and community initiatives to serve Tennesseans with respect to public purposes.
(e) The office may work with local governments, private organizations, and citizens as it plans and engages in activities related to the office.
