§ 42-3-202 — Agreement as to joint operation

(a) (1) Any two (2) or more public agencies may enter into agreements with each other for joint action pursuant to this part. (2) Each agreement shall specify its duration, the proportionate interest that each public agency shall have in the property, facilities and privileges involved in the joint undertaking, the proportion of costs of operation, etc., to be borne by each public agency, and such other terms as are deemed necessary or required by law. (b) The agreement may also provide for amendments and termination; disposal of all or any of the property, facilities and privileges jointly owned, prior to, or at such time as the property, facilities and privileges, or any part of the property, facilities and privileges, cease to be used for the purposes provided in this chapter, or upon termination of the agreement; the distribution of the proceeds received upon any disposal, and of any funds or other property jointly owned and undisposed of; the assumption or payment of any indebtedness arising from the joint undertaking that remains unpaid upon the disposal of all assets or upon a termination of the agreement; and such other provisions as may be necessary or convenient.

Legislative History

Acts 1957, ch. 376, § 14; T.C.A., § 42-616.