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This bill amends Tennessee law to modify compensation and meeting procedures for board members of energy authorities. Specifically, the legislation updates provisions for board members of energy authorities, allowing them to receive necessary travel and meeting expenses similar to directors of municipal electric systems. The bill clarifies that board members can be reimbursed for expenses incurred while conducting board business, including an allowance for meeting attendance. The amendment supplements existing authorizations for board compensation, particularly for energy authorities created by general assembly private acts. The changes apply to board meeting protocols, such as requiring a majority of directors to be present for a meeting and allowing resolutions to be adopted after a single reading. The bill aims to provide consistent and fair compensation guidelines for board members across different types of energy authorities, ensuring they can be appropriately reimbursed for their time and expenses while serving on these important municipal utility oversight boards. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0772&ga=114