BEER PERMIT BOARD


Established by Sec. 4-97 of the Code of Ordinances of Oak Ridge.

Composition:  The Board consists of seven members who are at least
twenty-two years old and who have been residents of Oak Ridge for at least
two years before their appointment to the Board.  Members are appointed by
the Council for three-year staggered terms that expire on the first
Thursday of January.  Four members constitute a quorum and the concurring
vote of a majority of the members present at any meeting is necessary for
the approval or revocation of any permit.  The chairman and secretary are
elected by the Board from its membership.

General Powers and Duties:  The Board governs all procedures for granting,
renewing and revoking permits to sell beer within the city.  Its procedures
must conform to Tennessee law.  Minutes of the Board's actions are
available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk.  The City
Manager has full power to enforce the Board's regulations and can thereby
use members of the Police Department or other City agencies for such
enforcement.

Meetings:  The Board meets on the second Monday of each month at the
Municipal Building.  Special meetings of the Board can be called upon the
request of the chairman or any two members of the Board.  Meetings are open
to the public, and citizens have a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

Special Information:  All applications for beer permits must be made on a
form prescribed by the Board and filed with the City's Legal Department at
least two weeks before an application can be considered by the Board.