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This bill establishes an administrative attachment for the Doe Mountain Recreation Authority to the department of environment and conservation, meaning the Authority will receive administrative support, including staff hiring, from the department. However, the bill explicitly states that the Authority will remain independent in all other aspects, with its autonomy and powers unaffected, and the department will have no supervisory control. Additionally, staff hired by the Authority will be considered full-time employees of the department, subject to its personnel laws and eligible for state employee benefits like retirement and insurance. The bill also clarifies that the Authority is subject to audits by the comptroller of the treasury, who can either conduct the audit or approve the Authority's employment of an independent accountant, with the Authority responsible for the audit costs. The comptroller will ensure audits meet governmental auditing standards, and the Authority must provide copies of audits and an annual report of its business affairs to various state officials and make it available for public inspection.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2093&ga=114