Athens - Subject to local approval, sets compensation of mayor and council members by ordinance rather than specific dollar amounts; does not alter compensation amounts of current mayor or council members. - Amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended.

SB 2699 changes how Athens, Tennessee's mayor and city council members are compensated by shifting authority from fixed pay amounts to local city council decisions. It requires the Athens City Council to set compensation through a local ordinance (approved by a two-thirds vote), rather than using specific dollar figures established by state law. The bill explicitly states it does not change current pay levels for sitting officials, only the process for future adjustments. Compensation changes would take effect for new terms, not during current terms of office. This is a procedural change affecting Athens' local governance process, not a policy shift in pay amounts.