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TN HB1804

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Debra Moody

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Town of Mason charter to establish a governing body of one Mayor and six Aldermen, with candidates required to be qualified voters and residents for at least 6 months before the election qualifying deadline.

  • Defines the Mayor's role as executive head with ceremonial and representative duties, but explicitly prohibits the Mayor from having oversight authority over the Town Administrator or day-to-day operations.

  • Creates a Town Administrator position as chief administrative officer responsible for daily operations, budget preparation, personnel management, and presenting monthly financial reports to the Board.

  • Requires department heads to be appointed by majority vote of the Board, mandates that all department heads maintain required state/federal certifications, and establishes that failure to maintain certifications is grounds for termination.

  • Requires two-thirds approval by the Town of Mason legislative body for the act to take effect, with approval to be certified to the secretary of state.

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Chapter 120 of the Private Acts of 1915; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 21 of the Private Acts of 2009; Chapter 44 of the Private Acts of 2018; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the Town of Mason.

Mason

Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/9/2026
Private Acts2/2/2026

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