Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Committee approves multiple appointments, two consent resolutions and defers several nominations

The Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Committee confirmed multiple board and commission nominees and approved two consent resolutions at its Sept. 2 meeting, while deferring several other nominations to the committee’s Sept. 16 meeting.

The committee, chaired by Council Member Truffle, approved the appointment of Camille Greer to the Metro Arts Commission for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2027; the reappointment of James Lassiter to the Board of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Examiners and Appeals for a term expiring Aug. 1, 2029; the appointment of Bradley (Brad) Pinson to the Employee Benefit Board for a term expiring June 30, 2028; and the reappointment of Marina Duppy to the Fire and Building Code Appeals Board for a term expiring June 20, 2029. The committee also voted to appoint Phil Claiborne and Betsy Phillips to the Historical Commission (terms expiring Aug. 10, 2029). Earlier in the meeting the committee approved two consent resolutions: RS20251462, approving election of certain notaries public for Davidson County, and RS20251476, recognizing the Metropolitan Department of Finance, Division of Purchases for a procurement designation by the Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP).

Why it matters: these boards and commissions advise Metro departments on topics ranging from arts funding and historic preservation to safety and employee benefits. Committee confirmation moves nominees to the full Council for final action in the next Council meeting cycle.

The committee heard brief statements from nominees before voting. Camille Greer, the…