§ 11.602. Functions and duties.

It shall be the duty of the metropolitan board of fair commissioners to:

(a)

Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties heretofore or hereafter imposed on the Board of Fair Commissioners of Davidson County, as established by chapter 490 of the Acts of Tennessee for 1909 and chapter 515 of the Private Acts of 1923 and amendments thereto.

(b)

Within the limitation of its budget appropriation and funds otherwise available, employ and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary.

(c)

Perform such other duties as may be imposed upon the board by ordinance.

(d)

All activities being conducted on the premises of the Tennessee State Fairgrounds as of December 31, 2010, including, but not limited to, the Tennessee State Fair, Expo Center Events, Flea Markets, and Auto Racing, shall be continued on the same site. No demolition of the premises shall be allowed to occur without approval by ordinance receiving 27 votes by the Metropolitan Council or amendment to the Metropolitan Charter.

(Amended by Amdt. 1 to referendum petition approved August 4, 2011)