TDEC Boards & Commissions

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These Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Boards and Commissions pages serve as the public information hub for various boards, commissions, councils, committees, and subcommittees. Collectively, they provide an overview of each entity's purpose, statutory authority, membership, and responsibilities while offering access to meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, governing statutes and rules, contact information, and other resources that support transparency and public participation in Tennessee's environmental, natural resource, and historic preservation programs.

Membership varies by entity and is established by Tennessee law or departmental authority. Depending on the board or commission, members may be appointed by the Governor, designated by statute, elected by fellow board members, or selected to represent specific professions, industries, governmental agencies, geographic regions, or public interests. Many entities are composed of individuals with specialized technical expertise or professional experience, while others include representatives from state and local government, academia, nonprofit organizations, or the general public to ensure balanced perspectives and informed decision-making.