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This bill amends Chapter 81 of the Private Acts of 2014 to establish conflict of interest restrictions for elected positions in the City of New Johnsonville. Specifically, the bill prohibits an individual from being considered for an elected city position if they are an immediate relative of another elected official, which is defined to include spouse, parent, child, sibling, stepchild, stepparent, grandparent, grandchild, and various in-law relationships. The restriction is intended to prevent potential conflicts of interest, favoritism, or the appearance of impropriety in local government. However, the bill clarifies that relatives of state, county, federal, or other officials are not prohibited from seeking elected positions in New Johnsonville. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the city's legislative body and will not remove any current elected officials from their positions before their terms end. Importantly, the bill does not automatically disqualify all family members from serving in city government, but rather aims to prevent direct familial overlap in elected positions.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1454&ga=114