Senate Joint Resolution 170 confirms the appointment of Scott LeRoy to the advisory board of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This appointment is made by Governor Bill Lee and is set to last until June 30, 2026. Scott LeRoy, who is a managing partner at LeRoy Law Firm in Chattanooga, has previously served on the advisory board since 2018 and currently holds the position of chair.
The resolution is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to the advisory boards of various University of Tennessee institutions, including Chattanooga. Additionally, it stipulates that these appointments must be confirmed by the general assembly, which is the purpose of this resolution.