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This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify and specify the roles and responsibilities of constitutional officers in counties with a charter form of government. The bill explicitly defines five key county positions as charter or constitutional officers: sheriff, register, county clerk, assessor of property, and trustee. It provides detailed descriptions of each officer's duties, such as for the sheriff (who is designated as the chief law enforcement officer responsible for maintaining peace, detecting criminal activities, executing warrants, providing courthouse security, and managing county jails), the register (responsible for filing property-related documents), the county clerk (handling business taxes, vehicle registration, marriage licenses, and notary records), the trustee (managing county tax collection, fund disbursement, and cash flow), and the assessor of property (determining and recording property values). The legislation updates existing Tennessee Code by adding these specific role definitions and expands the language around constitutional county offices. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0307&ga=114