Council to have stronger input regarding outsourcing
Source: By Judith R. Tackett, Nashville City Paper, February 02, 2006
Metro Council wants to have more input in the privatization of governmental services and last month passed an ordinance that closes a loophole allowing departments to outsource jobs without Council approval. The ordinance, which was sponsored by Councilman Erik Cole, was a direct response to last year’s restructuring of the Metro Social Services Department.