8-17-101 - Legislative intent.
8-17-101. Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the integrity of the processes of local government be secured and protected from abuse. The general assembly recognizes that holding public office and public employment is a public trust and that citizens of Tennessee are entitled to an ethical, accountable and incorruptible government.
[Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 49.]