SB2724Second Reading

Amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten.

Tennessee SB2724 amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901 to clarify the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city, establishing the position as full-time and granting the mayor the authority to suspend employees. This bill affects municipal governance by defining the role and responsibilities of the mayor in cities subject to local approval. Key provisions include the specification of the mayor's full-time status and the power to suspend city employees.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2724 amends Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901 to clarify the duties of the mayor as the chief executive officer of the city, establishing the position as full-time and granting the mayor the authority to suspend employees. This bill affects municipal governance by defining the role and responsibilities of the mayor in cities subject to local approval. Key provisions include the specification of the mayor's full-time status and the power to suspend city employees.

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Sponsor

Jackson, Ed

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

March 16, 2026

Last Action

May 27, 2026

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 66

Subjects
Lexington

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