SB 2162
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to executive sessions for consideration of employment by a governing body.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Session
114th General Assembly
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:49 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes Tennessee law to allow governing bodies, like city councils or school boards, to hold private executive sessions when interviewing candidates for director-level staff positions. These sessions can be conducted without public notice, and the applicant's application materials will be kept confidential. However, once an applicant is selected, their interview and application become subject to public records requests, with the exception of chief of police staff positions. The bill aims to streamline the hiring process while maintaining transparency regarding final decisions.
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