Bill > HB1691

This bill clarifies the legal standing and powers of a joint board created by two cities and two counties in Tennessee to operate an airport. Specifically, it states that such a board, established through an interlocal agreement (a formal contract between governmental entities), will have all the authority, responsibilities, and rights of a regional airport authority. This means the joint board will be treated as a public entity with corporate powers, capable of filing official documentation to prove its existence. The bill also emphasizes that the specific rules for how this board is run, including how its members are chosen and how long they serve, will be determined by the interlocal agreement itself, rather than other general laws about airport authorities.