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Commissioner Cox announces resignation; speaker's office to appoint replacement
Summary
Commissioner Cox told the Tennessee Wildlife Commission he was asked by the speaker's office to resign so a new commissioner could be appointed; he said he intends to oblige and thanked colleagues.
Commissioner Cox announced his resignation to the Tennessee Wildlife Commission on Thursday, saying the speaker's office requested the change.
“'The speaker's office called yesterday, and they've asked me to resign so they can appoint their new commissioner. And I'm obviously gonna oblige them,'” Cox said, according to the meeting transcript. He thanked fellow commissioners and agency staff and said he expected to remain involved as a guest.
Why it matters: Commissioner positions on the TWRA are appointive and changes to membership can affect policy direction and votes. The commission did not take formal action regarding the vacancy at the meeting.
Procedural notes: TWRA and commission leadership acknowledged Cox’s announcement and commissioners expressed appreciation for his service. The commission did not set a date for a replacement at the meeting.
