In Tennessee, the official who appoints POST Commission board members is the?

• A. Governor's Office
• B. Tennessee Department of Public Safety
• C. Tennessee General Assembly
• D. Tennessee Supreme Court

Answer: (A)

Appointment authority for state boards like the POST Commission rests with the Governor's Office. In Tennessee, the governor selects board members to oversee professional standards and training for peace officers, aligning these commissions with statewide leadership and policy. The Department of Public Safety administers POST and carries out its programs, but it does not appoint the board. The General Assembly is the legislative body that creates laws and may have a role in confirmations, while the Supreme Court handles judicial appointments, not law enforcement training boards. So the official responsible for appointing POST Commission members is the Governor's Office.