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Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 2, ch. 2-78
in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-78-1 Created; individual designated as representative.

Sec. 2-78-1. - Created; individual designated as representative. The Memphis City Council does create this chapter, authorizing the port commission, with the consent and approval of the mayor, to designate one of its positions as a regional position to be represented by an individual residing in the tri-state area of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. (Code 1985, § 2-236; Ord. No. 4405, 5-7-1996)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-78-2 Qualifications.

Sec. 2-78-2. - Qualifications. The mayor may consider in selecting an individual as a regional representative of the port commission such qualifications as having a residence, business, or property in the tri-state area and as having considerable experience in the following areas: land acquisition, management, easements, rights-of-way, condemnation, riparian rights, and the promotion of trade, industry; and commerce. (Code 1985, § 2-237; Ord. No. 4405, 5-7-1996)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-78-3 Term.

Sec. 2-78-3. - Term. The term of office of the regional representative commissioner shall be two years and successors shall be appointed from time to time as vacancies occur, as provided by the mayor and the city council. (Code 1985, § 2-238; Ord. No. 4405, 5-7-1996)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-78POCOFetched: 10/28/2026

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