Reports are coming out about staff decisions made by the presumptive Speaker, Rep. Beth Harwell. The word is that she is splitting the positions of chief of staff and house clerk. Chief of staff will be Gregory Gleaves (current executive director of TN Rep. Party). The new House clerk, replacing long time clerk Burney Durham will be former Rep. Joe McCord.
In the House Republican Caucus meeting today:
Judd Matheny was elected as nominee for Speaker Pro Tem
Gerald McCormick was elected Majority Leader
Debra Maggart was elected Caucus Chair
Kevin Brooks was elected as assistant leader.
Barrett Rich was elected GOP whip
Ryan Haynes was elected caucus vice chair
Vince Dean was elected floor leader
Still to come in January will be the important announcements of committee appointments and chairs.
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