1. (1) The rules of this chapter shall govern the disposal of surplus personal property (as those terms are defined in rule .02 below) by any department, institution, board, commission or agency of the State of Tennessee; provided, however, that the policies expressed in these rules shall apply to the following institutions and branches of government of the State of Tennessee which shall have the option of following the procedures specified herein or developing their own disposal procedures to effectuate these policies:

   1. (a) The legislative branch of the State government.
   2. (b) The judicial branch of the State government.
   3. (c) The University of Tennessee.
   4. (d) The State university and community college system of Tennessee.
   5. (e) The State technical institutes of Tennessee.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 12-235 through 12-248 and Public Acts of 1976, Chapter 821. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 20, 1978; effective July 14, 1978. Amendment filed April 30, 1982; effective July 29, 1982.