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This bill amends Tennessee law to allow governing bodies, such as local government councils or boards, to hold private meetings called "executive sessions" specifically for the purpose of interviewing candidates for director-level positions, which are high-ranking administrative roles. While these sessions do not require public notice and attendance is limited to governing body members, invited staff, and job applicants, no final hiring decisions can be made during them; those must occur in open, publicly announced meetings. The bill also clarifies that while minutes of these sessions must list attendees, they can exclude the names of job applicants being interviewed, and applicants can request their applications remain confidential. However, if an applicant is hired, their interview and application may become public record, but the applications and interviews of those not selected must remain confidential if requested.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2616&ga=114