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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to approve several local government appointments and pass resolutions recognizing community leaders and health awareness. The meeting primarily focused on filling positions for the Human Relations Commission and honoring notable community contributions.

Key Decisions

  • Notary Public Elections for Davidson County Passed
  • Dorothy 'Dot' Dobbins Memorial Resolution Passed
  • Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Recognition Passed
  • Multiple Human Relations Commission Appointments Passed
  • Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure Amendment Discussed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Comment
  2. Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions
  4. 1. A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dorothy “Dot” Dobbins.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  8. 4. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Alan Slone for a term expiring April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  9. 5. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring on January 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  10. Board and Commission Confirmations
  11. 6. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dakota Galban for a term expiring on April 18, 2029.
    Appointment
  12. 7. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Sarah Martin for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  13. 8. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Carmen Reese Foster for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  14. 9. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Claudia Weber for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
  15. 10. Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Alecia Wynn for a term expiring on April 18, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 11. Social Services Commission Appointment of D’Angelo Taylor for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  18. 12. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3
    Rule Amendment
  19. Chair Report / Updates