Law Director Selection Ad-Hoc Committee (Table) 9/28/26

The Law Director Selection Ad-Hoc Committee of Sumner County met on September 28, 2026. The committee approved an accelerated selection timeline aimed at presenting a candidate by October 26: notify applicants on October 12, interview candidates on October 16, and hold a meet-and-greet for commissioners and county officials before the presentation. Members favored interviewing all applicants rather than narrowing the field to three; they noted the timeline could be extended into November if necessary. The committee also approved posting the job announcement, with proposed revisions including parliamentary-procedure experience and current licensure requirements.

The committee discussed, but did not approve, a proposed law director contract. Members considered term lengths, reporting on pending cases and outside-counsel expenditures, the scope of representation for county government, conflict-of-interest procedures, and a clear termination provision. Salary figures were discussed but not settled: the transcript references a possible $190,000 figure and current compensation of roughly $220,000. The contract was moved to a later meeting for revision and further review. No contract award or other purchasing decision was made.