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Government
structure in Greene County is
mandated by the State of Tennessee. It complies with the
default setup
(Title 5) specified in the Tennessee Code.
Very few Tennessee counties have their own constitution.
The
structure of Greeneville government is specified by its
City Charter.
Elections are held periodically to fill both bureaucratic and
legislative positions. Citizens may, if inclined, vote and/or run for
office.
Few
taxpayers in Greene County participate in the electoral process.
Yet, elected officials determine the tax burden and influence the local
economy.
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