Private Acts of 1980 Chapter 195

SECTION 1. The county legislative body of Sequatchie County may by Resolution provide for the appointment of one (1) or more deputy coroners. Such deputy coroners shall be appointed by a majority vote of the county legislative body. The county legislative body may by Resolution require the deputy coroners appointed to give bond for the faithful performance of their duties, and fix the compensation of such deputies. The term of office of any deputy coroner shall be the same as provided by law for coroners.

SECTION 2. This Act shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of Sequatchie County before December 31, 1980. Its approval or non-approval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the county legislative body and certified by him to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3. For the purpose of approving or rejecting the provisions of this Act, it shall be effective upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. For all other purposes, it shall become effective upon being approved as provided in Section 2.

Passed: February 18, 1980.