Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs
House Bill 2616 allows members of the governing body to hold an executive session to interview candidates for director-level positions. (Noah McLane/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.
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Tennessee General Assembly state open meetings law Bill LeeNoah McLane
Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.
Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse contractor for The Daily Memphian.
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