Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-1927   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 4/28/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/7/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted successor is employed.
Sponsors: Clay Capp
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A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted successor is employed.

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WHEREAS, Section 8.607 of the Charter of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County provides that when the interests of the Metropolitan Council (the "Council") require legal counsel, the Council may, by resolution, authorize the Vice Mayor to employ such legal counsel under such terms and conditions as the Council may approve by resolution; and
WHEREAS, when previously approving such resolutions, the Council has authorized this legal counsel to serve as both the Special Counsel and as a director, whose duties included the authority to manage the Metropolitan Council Office; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Council to delegate the temporary authority to make personnel decisions to the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Council Office until a contracted successor is employed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Council authorizes the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions for the Metropolitan Council Office until a contracted successor is employed.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution authorizes the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions for the Metropolitan Council Office, until a contracted successor is employed.

Section 8.607 of the Charter of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County provides that when the interests of the Metropolitan Council (the "Council") require legal counsel, the Council may, by resolution, authori...

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