Legislative Committee | Professional Development Committee | Membership Committee | Nomination & Recognition Committee | Ethics Committee
This committee is responsible for monitoring legislation at the Tennessee General Assembly to ensure that the interests of local governments in Tennessee are protected, and to be advocates for legislation that protects and encourages professional management in Tennessee local governments. This committee is also responsible for developing strategies that protect and promote the benefits of the Council-Manager form of government.
The committee occasionally writes or facilitates the preparation of position papers that reflect the policy position of TCMA on the matters described above. This committee is also responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other organizations that share common interests with TCMA.
| Roger Campbell | Maryville | Chair |
| Chris McCartt | Kingsport | Board Liaison |
| David Smoak | Farragut | |
| Molly Mehner | Collierville | |
| Kirk Bednar | Brentwood | |
| Blake Walley | Savannah | |
| Jason Huisman | Germantown | |
| Tim Ellis | Goodlettsville | |
| Andrew Ellard | Morristown | |
| Eric Stuckey | Franklin | |
| Randy Hemann | Oak Ridge |
This committee works to advance the professional capabilities of Tennessee city managers and administrators through assessment and development of conference program sessions, soliciting qualified speakers, providing support for credentialing programs, and securing supplemental funding for continuing education programs. They are also responsible for developing mentoring programs for new members and recruits to the profession.
| Victor Lay | Nolensville | Chair |
| James Gallup | Jefferson City | Vice Chair |
| Jay Evans | Brentwood | Board Liaison |
| Steve Collie | Oak Hill | |
| Scott Collins | Fairview | |
| Kim Foster | Paris | |
| John Hickman | Waynesboro | |
| Julie High | Goodlettsville | |
| Eric Stuckey | Franklin | |
| C. Seth Sumner | Athens | |
| Marc Woerner | Atoka |
This committee is responsible for enhancing TCMA communication through social media outlets, notifying the Executive Director of announcements for the newsletter, promotional items for changing the form of government and celebrating success stories of city manager cities through appropriate mediums. The committee will also provide advice and support to members in transition by providing a list of resources, professional opportunities, and personal encouragement. In addition, this committee is responsible for networking and promoting the profession to potential city managers through educational institutions, graduate programs and providing networking and mentoring programs for early career professionals.
| Jennifer Moody | Tullahoma | Co-Chair |
| Michael Walters-Young | Franklin | Co-Chair |
| Chris Acuff | UT-Chattanooga | |
| Allison Baker | Goodlettsville | |
| Lauran Gray | Oak Ridge | |
| Trevor Hobbs | Farragut | |
| Hellyn Riggins | Eagleville | |
| Todd Smith | Greeneville | |
| Candice Tillman | Springfield | |
| Michele Toro | Collegedale | |
| Blake Walley | Savannah | |
| Jordan Wilkins | Tullahoma | |
| Cody Wood | Lexington |
The Nomination and Recognition Committee is responsible for recommending annually to Corporate Members at the annual business meeting, a slate of candidates to be elected to serve on the board of directors. The committee is also responsible for review and selection of awardees for the Association’s professional awards: City Manager of the Year; and the Assistant City Manager of the Year (awarded in even numbered years). The professional awards are presented at the TML Annual Conference each June. The chairperson of this five person committee is the immediate past president (if still a Corporate Member), with the four other committee members being either a past president or a past recipient of the City Manager of the Year award.
| David Smoak | Farragut | Chair |
| Kim Foster | Paris | |
| Kirk Bednar | Brentwood | |
| Tracy Baker | Sevierville | |
| Victor Lay | Nolensville |
This Committee is responsible for monitoring Full and Associate Members for compliance with the ICMA Code of Ethics and may serve as the local fact-finding body for any ICMA ethics inquiry. The committee serves as the hearing board for any ethics complaints filed against a TCMA member (that is not a member of ICMA) and may recommend expulsion of members in accordance with Article 8 of the TCMA Constitution. The committee is an advocate for programs to proactively educate members about the expectations of conduct and behavior under the ICMA Code of Ethics and its associated guidelines.
| Eric Stuckey | Franklin | Chair |
| Chris McCartt | Kingsport | Vice Chair |
| Kevin Helms | Athens | |
| James Lewellen | Collierville | |
| Ryan Martin | Springfield | |
| Beth Rhoton | Winchester | |
| Todd Spearman | Smyrna | |
| Bob Wilson | ||
| Marc Woerner | Atoka |
