Brennan chosen as new merit board member

By Mike Steely

Senior Writer

steelym@knoxfocus.com

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Board of Directors has a new member. The commission voted last week to choose Ms. Jaybee Brennan to fill out the term of Christopher Manning, who resigned his position.

Brennan will serve until Manning’s term expires on September 30, when a new permanent position will be selected. Much discussion centered on how to make Brennan a member to serve beyond the brief appointment. The next scheduled board meeting is set for October 13, and the two-month period may give Brennan time to learn how the board functions.

Asked whether the commission could go ahead and appoint Brennan to the full-term position, Knox County Deputy Law Director Mike Mo

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