Amends the county attorney role in Haywood County, Tennessee, requiring licensure and changing references to the County Commission and County Mayor.
The bill amends the role of the county attorney in Haywood County, Tennessee. It requires the County Attorney to be licensed to practice law in the state and gives preference to a resident of Haywood County, though residency is not mandatory. The bill also changes references from "Quarterly County Court" to "County Commission" and from "County Judge" to "County Mayor." The County Attorney will serve as legal counsel to the Haywood County government, advising and representing county officials. The County Commission is authorized to employ additional legal counsel when necessary.
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