General Assembly, Confirmation of Appointment - Dr. Elaine Swafford, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Advisory Board -

SJR 646 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Bill Lee's appointment of Dr. Elaine Swafford to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga advisory board, as required by Tennessee law. It does not create new policy but formally approves her service on the board for a term ending June 30, 2029. This resolution directly affects Dr. Swafford, who brings over 40 years of education leadership experience, including serving as CEO of Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures for governor-appointed board members under Tennessee Code §49-9-501.