Remove the Law Enforcement Powers of the Office of Constable

A RESOLUTION TO REMOVE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF THE OFFICE OF CONSTABLE IN ___________COUNTY

WHEREAS, improvements have been made over many years in the capability, professionalism and efficiency of the office of sheriff, particularly regarding law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, the lack of required training in law enforcement and the independence of constables from the sheriff has made the exercise of law enforcement (conservator of the peace) powers by constables undesirable in _________ County; and

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 8-10-109 authorizes the county legislative body to remove the law enforcement (conservator of the peace) powers of the office of constable upon two-thirds (2/3) majority vote in two consecutive meetings; provided, any such action by the county legislative body to remove such law enforcement powers shall apply to constables elected for terms of office following the expiration of the term of office of constables in office at the time such action is taken by the county legislative body.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the county legislative body of _________ County, Tennessee meeting in session at ______________, Tennessee that the law enforcement (conservator of the peace) powers of the office of constable in _________ County, Tennessee are hereby removed at the end of the current term of office of the current holders of the office of constable in _________ County, Tennessee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county clerk send a copy of this resolution to the current holders of the office of constable and to the sheriff in _______ County.