Shelby County Proposed Charter Amendment — Independent County Commission Attorney
Source: electionsshelbytn.gov
What does this measure do?
Supports: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency
This proposed amendment would change Section 2.02 of the Shelby County Charter to authorize the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to appoint and dismiss, without cause, its own attorney to advise the Commission independently of the County Attorney. The amendment preserves the charter's separation of legislative, executive, administrative, and judicial powers.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
A YES vote means
A yes vote amends the Shelby County Charter so the County Commission may appoint and dismiss its own independent legal advisor.
A NO vote means
A no vote leaves the current charter structure in place, under which the County Attorney serves as legal advisor to the County Commission as part of the county legal department.
Sources: electionsshelbytn.gov · shelbycountytn.gov
Source: shelbycountytn.gov