Section 8-8-409 - Powers and duties of boardThe board as a body shall:
(1) Adopt and amend rules and regulations for the administration of this part;(2) Make investigations concerning the enforcement and effect of this part and require observance of the rules and regulations made thereunder;(3) Hear and determine appeals and complaints respecting the administration of this part;(4) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees of the classified service and the office of the sheriff showing their position, rank, compensation and place of residence;(5) Ascertain and record the duties and responsibilities pertaining to all positions in the classified service and classify such positions in the manner hereinafter provided;(6) Except as otherwise provided in this part, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the qualifications of persons who seek employment in any position, and as a result of such tests, establish employment lists of eligibles for the various positions;(7) Establish records of performance and a system of service ratings to be used to determine promotions, the order of layoffs and reemployment and for other purposes;(8) Keep any other such records as may be necessary for the proper administration of this part; and(9) Determine all fringe benefits to employees coming under this part.Acts 1974, ch. 751, §§ 9, 14; T.C.A., § 8-848.