The attorney general and reporter, consistent with budgetary limitations, is authorized to appoint such assistants and other personnel as the attorney general and reporter may deem necessary to perform the duties of the office. All assistants and other personnel shall hold office during the pleasure of the attorney general and reporter and shall have such titles and perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the attorney general and reporter. All assistants shall take an oath to discharge the duties imposed. The attorney general and reporter shall submit a report of any increase and decrease in the number of assistants to the general assembly on July 1 of each year for the prior fiscal year ending June 30.Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 2; Code 1932, § 9951; Acts 1965, ch. 130, § 1; 1967, ch. 275, § 1; 1971, ch. 276, §§ 1, 2; 1977, ch. 149, § 1; 1979, ch. 422, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-603.
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