Hamblen County - Subject to local approval, updates appointment provisions, qualifications, and compensation for the office of county attorney. - Amends Chapter 677 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

HB 2642 creates an elected position for Hamblen County Attorney, replacing the previous appointment system. The county commission will now annually elect the attorney at its September meeting. The bill sets a $1,200 annual base salary (paid monthly) and allows additional reasonable compensation for legal services performed for the county, subject to county financial policies. It requires a two-thirds vote approval from Hamblen County's legislative body to take effect. This bill directly affects Hamblen County's governance structure and its county attorney's compensation.