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Cheatham County adopts rule requiring two‑thirds written request to reconsider prior actions within 12 months
Summary
The Legislative Body adopted a procedural rule that prevents reconsideration of an adopted or rejected resolution within 12 months unless two-thirds of commissioners request in writing that the chair place the matter back on the agenda.
Cheatham County commissioners adopted a resolution on Sept. 19, 2022 establishing a formal procedure for reconsideration of previous actions. The motion was introduced by Commissioner David Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Diana Lovell, and approved by voice vote.
The new rule states that no resolution adopted or rejected by the Legislative Body may be again considered within 12 months of the original vote unless two-thirds of the commissioners submit a written request to the chairman asking that the matter be placed on a future agenda. The resolution specifies this requirement is in addition to existing agenda-placement procedures and that it takes effect upon adoption.
The minutes record the voice vote and include the resolution text in the packet. The measure formalizes a process for commissioners who wish to reopen decisions while limiting repeated reconsiderations without broad support.
