Senate Joint Resolution 104 is a legislative measure to confirm the appointment of Terica Smith to the state university board of Tennessee State University. The resolution outlines the legal framework for the governance of the university, as established by Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint eight members to the board, with specific requirements regarding alumni representation and residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Smith, a graduate of Tennessee State University and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, to serve a term that will expire on March 31, 2028.
In addition to her educational background, Terica Smith currently holds the position of deputy mayor and director of human resources for Madison County. She has also been appointed to the Board of Judicial Conduct and the Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments. The resolution concludes by stating that Smith's appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and it formally confirms her position on the board.