AN ACT to amend Chapter 467 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended by Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1976; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Morgan County.
Impact
Under the new provisions proposed by SB1463, the County Attorney will continue to serve a term of four years, but their appointment will no longer be reliant on popular vote. Additionally, this bill states that the County Attorney does not need to be a resident of Morgan County to hold the position, which broadens the pool of candidates eligible for appointment and may impact local representation within the office.
Summary
Senate Bill 1463 aims to amend specific provisions related to the appointment of the County Attorney in Morgan County, Tennessee. The proposed changes replace the previous requirement that the County Attorney be elected by the voters with a provision allowing for the appointment of the County Attorney by the Morgan County Commission. This shift in the method of selection represents a significant change in local governance, as it eliminates the electoral process for this position, which had been in place since the mid-20th century.
Contention
One area of potential contention surrounding SB1463 is the removal of the direct election process. Critics may argue that this change could undermine accountability and representation, as the appointment process could lead to a lack of local input in choosing a key legal figure within the county government. Supporters, however, may contend that the appointment process could lead to a more qualified candidate being selected, especially considering the requirement of being a licensed practicing attorney.
Additional_consideration
The enactment of this bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the legislative body of Morgan County. This requirement underscores the importance of local governance in the process of passing and approving legislative changes, sustaining a level of democratic input even in the face of statewide amendments.
Crossfiled
AN ACT to amend Chapter 467 of the Private Acts of 1951; as amended by Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1976; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to Morgan County.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 289 of the Private Acts of 1976; as amended by Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 92 of the Private Acts of 2000; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Scott County Attorney.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 289 of the Private Acts of 1976; as amended by Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 92 of the Private Acts of 2000; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Scott County Attorney.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004; as amended by Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of Ashland City.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004; as amended by Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 2014; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of Ashland City.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 211 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended by Chapter 256 of the Private Acts of 1955 and Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1983; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Oneida.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 211 of the Private Acts of 1917; as amended by Chapter 256 of the Private Acts of 1955 and Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1983; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Oneida.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 395 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 468 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 200 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 460 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 700 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 334 of the Private Acts of 1943; Chapter 252 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 513 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 376 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 277 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 238 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 337 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 71 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 135 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 353 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 86 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 124 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 161 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 102 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2017; Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2021 and Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Tullahoma.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 553 of the Acts of 1903; as amended by Chapter 395 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1905; Chapter 405 of the Acts of 1907; Chapter 468 of the Private Acts of 1917; Chapter 200 of the Private Acts of 1919; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 460 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 700 of the Private Acts of 1931; Chapter 334 of the Private Acts of 1943; Chapter 252 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 513 of the Private Acts of 1951; Chapter 376 of the Private Acts of 1955; Chapter 277 of the Private Acts of 1959; Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 1963; Chapter 238 of the Private Acts of 1967; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1972; Chapter 171 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 311 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 241 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 337 of the Private Acts of 1974; Chapter 248 of the Private Acts of 1976; Chapter 71 of the Private Acts of 1977; Chapter 233 of the Private Acts of 1978; Chapter 135 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 59 of the Private Acts of 1979; Chapter 70 of the Private Acts of 1981; Chapter 353 of the Private Acts of 1982; Chapter 48 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 86 of the Private Acts of 1983; Chapter 115 of the Private Acts of 1986; Chapter 124 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 161 of the Private Acts of 1992; Chapter 35 of the Private Acts of 1995; Chapter 93 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 76 of the Private Acts of 1997; Chapter 40 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 102 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 105 of the Private Acts of 2008; Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 2016; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2017; Chapter 17 of the Private Acts of 2021 and Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the City of Tullahoma.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 333 of the Private Acts of 1953; as rewritten by Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 1991; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Cottage Grove.
AN ACT to amend Chapter 333 of the Private Acts of 1953; as rewritten by Chapter 54 of the Private Acts of 1991; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Cottage Grove.