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About TACIR

  • Organization

    Consisting of public officials from state and local government and private citizen members, the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) "serves as a forum for the discussion and resolution of intergovernmental problems."...More

  • Mission

    In the late 1970's, legislative findings indicated the need for a permanent intergovernmental body to study and take action on questions...More

  • Goals

    Many specific duties and functions are required of the TACIR in its enabling act, and additional duties are often assigned by the General Assembly through legislation. ...More

  • Objectives

    Called a "think tank" or "think-and-do tank" by some, the TACIR provides a future-oriented perspective to public policy and intergovernmental relations, ...More

  • Issues Studied

    The TACIR has demonstrated a remarkable continuity from year-to-year with respect to the intergovernmental policy matters it has considered. ...More