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TN HB2652
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ron Gant
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AI Summary
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen gains authority to appoint and remove the Town Recorder by majority vote, with the Recorder serving at the Board's pleasure
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Town Manager position established as chief administrative officer, appointed by the Board with salary set by the Board, serving at-will
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Town Manager granted authority to appoint and remove all directors and department heads (except Town Recorder), discipline staff, prepare annual budgets, and make town purchases
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Board members prohibited from giving orders directly to Town Manager's subordinates; all administrative dealings must go through the Town Manager
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Requires two-thirds approval by the Town of Oakland's legislative body to take effect
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 167 of the Private Acts of 1994; as amended by Chapter 39 of the Private Acts of 2020; Chapter 30 of the Private Acts of 2023; Chapter 26 of the Private Acts of 2025; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter of the Town of Oakland.
Oakland
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026