House Bill 2990 amends Chapter 455 of the Private Acts of 1953, introducing a three-term limit for Councilpersons in the City of Athens, which will take effect starting with the 2024 and 2026 elections. Additionally, it specifies that any mid-term appointments will not count towards this term limit. The bill also updates the authority of the Mayor during emergencies, aligning it with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-8-104.

Furthermore, the bill replaces the term "Councilman" with "Councilperson" throughout the existing legal text, ensuring gender-neutral language is used. The bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the City of Athens' legislative body, with its approval being certified to the secretary of state. For the purpose of this act, it will become effective upon becoming law, while other provisions will take effect as outlined in the approval section.