The resignation of senators and representatives in congress and members of the general assembly shall be transmitted to the governor; and in all other cases the resignation of officers shall be transmitted to the officer or tribunal authorized to fill the vacancy.
Code 1858, § 800; Shan., § 1121; Code 1932, § 1862; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2804.
Collateral References.
Effective date of resignation. 95 A.L.R. 215.
Right of officer to resign. 19 A.L.R. 39.
Withdrawal of resignation made to be effective at future date. 82 A.L.R.2d 750.