TCA § 4-24-107 — Powers

The commission may: Meet at such times and places in the state as may be needed, upon call of the chair or upon the request of five (5) members; Contract with other agencies, public or private, or persons as it finds necessary for cooperation with city, county, state and federal agencies for training programs; Make reasonable rules and regulations for the implementation of objectives established in this part; Employ a director for the purpose of full implementation of this chapter; Prepare a standard examination to test the levels of training and education of applicants for certification and establish a passing grade therefor; Develop standards and programs for the administration and distribution of the educational incentive to eligible firefighters pursuant to part 2 of this chapter; and Certify individuals who are not currently firefighters but who complete a commission approved recruit training program.