SB2153 — Local Government, General - As introduced, disqualifies a county employee from serving as a member of the county legislative body, with an exemption for current members of the county legislative body; authorizes legislative body of any county to opt out of the disqualification provision; requires members of county or municipal legislative bodies who are also county or municipal employees to declare conflicts of interest prior to voting; removes prohibition of member of county legislative body who is a county employee from voting on matters that would increase pay or benefits of the member. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 12.

SB2153 — Local Government, General - As introduced, disqualifies a county employee from serving as a member of the county legislative body, with an exemption for current members of the county legislative body; authorizes legislative body of any county to opt out of the disqualification provision; requires members of county or municipal legislative bodies who are also county or municipal employees to declare conflicts of interest prior to voting; removes prohibition of member of county legislative body who is a county employee from voting on matters that would increase pay or benefits of the member. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 12. · Informed CitizenryThe County Governmental Assurance Act amends Tennessee law regarding the eligibility and conduct of county and municipal employees serving on local legislative bodies. The bill disqualifies county…Open in Informed Citizenry