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Legislative Committee | Professional Development Committee | Membership Committee | Nomination & Recognition Committee | Ethics Committee


 


Legislative 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.

 

Legislative Committee Members

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  
Russell Treadway Sevierville  
Andrew Ellard Morristown  
Eric Stuckey Franklin  
Randy Hemann Oak Ridge  



 


 

Professional Development Committee


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.

 

Professional Development Committee Members

 

Victor Lay Nolensville Chair
James Gallup Athens Vice Chair
Jay Evans Brentwood Board Liaison
Pam Caskie Spring Hill  
Roger Campbell Maryville  
Steve Collie Millersville  
Scott Collins Fairview  
Kim Foster Paris  
John Hickman Waynesboro  
Julie High Goodlettsville  
Mike Housewright Mount Carmel  
Mark Johnson Alcoa  
Ken McLawhon Thompson's Station  
Jennifer Moody Tullahoma  
Josh Ray Shelbyville  
Ted Rogers Collegedale  
Eric Stuckey Franklin  
C. Seth Sumner Athens  
Russell Treadway Sevierville  
Marc Woerner Atoka  




 

Membership Committee


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.

 

Membership Committee Members

 

Jennifer Moody Tullahoma Co-Chair
Michael Walters-Young Franklin Co-Chair
Chris Acuff UT-Chattanooga  
Allison Baker Goodlettsville  
Jeff Fleming    
Lauran Gray Oak Ridge  
Trevor Hobbs Farragut  
Paul Nutting    
Beth Reardon Belle Meade  
Hellyn Riggins Eagleville  
Todd Smith Greeneville  
C. Seth Sumner Athens  
Candice Tillman Springfield  
Michele Toro Collegedale  
Blake Walley Savannah  
Jordan Wilkins Tullahoma  
Cody Wood Lexington  

 




 

Nomination & Recognition Committee


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.

 

Nomination & Recognition Committee Members

Kim Foster Paris Chair
David Smoak Farragut  
Kirk Bednar Brentwood  
Tracy Baker Sevierville  
Victor Lay Nolensville  

 

 


 


Ethics Committee


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.

 

Ethics Committee Members

 

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