TN SB2162

Governing bodies may conduct executive sessions to interview applicants for director-level staff positions without public notice

All hiring decisions must be deliberated and voted on in open, publicly noticed meetings—no decisions permitted during executive sessions

Session minutes must list all attendees except job applicants being interviewed; attendance restricted to board members, invited staff, and applicants

Job applicants may request their applications remain confidential during the review process

Once hired, the selected applicant's interview recording and application become subject to public records requests; unsuccessful applicants' materials remain confidential upon request