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This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify and elaborate on the roles of constitutional officers in counties with a charter form of government. Specifically, the bill defines five key county offices as charter or constitutional officers: sheriff, register, county clerk, assessor of property, and trustee. For each position, the bill provides detailed descriptions of their responsibilities. The sheriff's duties are the most extensively outlined, including law enforcement responsibilities such as maintaining peace, detecting criminal activities, executing warrants, providing courthouse security, and managing county jails. The register is responsible for filing and recording property-related documents, the county clerk handles tasks like collecting business taxes and vehicle registrations, the trustee manages county financial operations including tax collection and fund disbursement, and the assessor of property is tasked with determining and recording the value of all county properties (except public utilities). The bill aims to provide clear, comprehensive guidance on the specific roles and expectations for these important county-level positions, ensuring consistency and transparency in local government operations.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0274&ga=114