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City attorney says Tennessee ruling may require city judge to live inside Collegedale; commission to wait for MTAS guidance
Summary
Collegedale's city attorney told commissioners a Tennessee Supreme Court interpretation supports requiring a city judge who exercises state jurisdiction to reside in the city; commissioners asked the attorney to consult MTAS and return with guidance before making an appointment.
The Collegedale City Commission spent substantial time on Feb. 2 discussing eligibility requirements for appointing a city judge after the city attorney flagged a state-court interpretation that may affect who can be appointed.
The city attorney (Sam) told the commission he believes a recent Tennessee Supreme Court interpretation, read…
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