Section 4 - Composition of Board

As amended through July 2, 2024

4.01. The Board shall consist of six lawyers and three non-lawyers appointed for initial terms as follows:

(a) One lawyer from the Grand Division of East Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a three year term;

(b) One lawyer from the Grand Division of Middle Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a two year term;

(c) One lawyer from the Grand Division of West Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a one year term;

(d) One non-lawyer from the Grand Division of East Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a three year term;

(e) One non-lawyer from the Grand Division of Middle Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a two year term;

(f) One non-lawyer from the Grand Division of West Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a one year term;

(g) One lawyer from the Grand Division of East Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a one year term;

(h) One lawyer from the Grand Division of Middle Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a two year term;

(i) One lawyer from the Grand Division of West Tennessee to be appointed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee for a three year term.

4.02. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years. Bar associations within the State of Tennessee may recommend individuals for appointment to the Board.

4.03. No appointee who has served two full terms of three years shall be eligible for reappointment to the Board until three years after the termination of the most recent term.

4.04. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, whether said vacancies exist due to expiration of a member's term, resignation, removal, death, or disability.

4.05. The Supreme Court of Tennessee shall select a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary-treasurer and such other officers as the Court deems appropriate.

4.06. The Board members shall be bonded in such manner and amount as the Supreme Court of Tennessee may determine.

4.07. Board members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.