Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to consider nominees for the Davidson County Sheriff position. Two candidates were presented: Jared W. Irvine and Ruby J. Joyner, with Joyner noted as the appointment recommendation. The meeting included a public comment period limited to eight minutes total.

Key Decisions

  • Davidson County Sheriff Nominee - Ruby J. Joyner Under consideration
  • Davidson County Sheriff Nominee - Jared W. Irvine Under consideration
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 or related to the committee. 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. Board and Commission Nominees
  4. 1. Davidson County Sheriff Consideration of nominees to fill the vacancy for the office of Davidson County Sheriff. · Jared W. Irvine · Ruby J. Joyner
    Appointment
  5. Chair Report / Updates