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Surgoinsville authorizes execution of interlocal agreement with Third Judicial District Drug Task Force
Summary
The Surgoinsville board authorized the mayor (or vice mayor if needed), Police Chief Hammonds, and Attorney Joe May to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Third Judicial District Drug Task Force; the motion passed unanimously on April 13, 2026.
The Surgoinsville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted April 13, 2026, to authorize execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Third Judicial District Drug Task Force. Vice Mayor Collier requested the motion that the mayor, or in his absence the vice-mayor, be authorized to execute the agreement and to take any actions required to implement its terms. Alderman Bishop moved the authorization and Alderman Mierek seconded; the roll-call vote was unanimous in favor.
The authorization specifically names Police Chief Hammonds, Mayor Merrell Graham, and Attorney Joe May to execute the agreement and to take necessary steps on the town’s behalf. The minutes do not state financial commitments, length of the agreement, or operational duties the town will assume under the task force arrangement.
The board’s approval enables the town to participate in the Third Judicial District Drug Task Force under the terms recorded in the interlocal agreement; additional administrative or budgetary steps were not recorded in the minutes.
