The Knox County Commission, like most legislative bodies, has a system of committees which hear ordinances and resolutions. The committees may refer all ordinances and resolutions to the full County Commission for action. In December 2002 and January 2003 the Knox County Commission changed its rules and streamlined the committee process, eliminating duplication and many of the standing committees. The Commission still retains a "Consent Calendar" for meetings. Should you like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the Knox County Commission office.
Finance Committee
The Knox County Commission's Finance Committee has the responsibility of recommending approval and appropriation of all funds expended by county government. The Finance Committee oversees auditing, automation, and banking procedures for Knox County as well.
- Thomas Strickland, 1st District
- Mark Harmon, 2nd District
- Ivan Harmon, 3rd District
- Ed Shouse, 4th District
- Richard Briggs, 5th District
- Mike Hammond, 5th District, Vice
- Brad Anders, 6th District
- R. Larry Smith, 7th District
- Dave Wright, 8th District
- Paul Pinkston, 9th District, Chair
Intergovernmental Committee
The Knox County Commission's Intergovernmental Committee has numerous duties including all legislative functions, zoning and planning issues, purchasing procedures, law enforcement, as well as making recommendations for appointments to county boards and agencies.
- Sam McKenzie, 1st District, Vice
- Amy Broyles, 2nd District
- Tony Norman, 3rd District, Chair
- Finbarr Saunders, 4th District
- Craig Leuthold, 5th District
- Greg Lambert, 6th District
- Michele Carringer, 7th District
- Bud Armstrong, 8th District
- Mike Brown, 9th District
Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals
The Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals is comprised of nine members. One member from each of the nine Commission districts is appointed by the County Commission to serve. The Board usually meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Main Assembly of the City County Building to hear requests for variances of the Knox County zoning regulations, appeals of Uses on Review, and appeals of Code Enforcement administrative decisions and penalties. (Click here for more information)
- Daniel Brown
- Markus Chady
- Jean Teague
- William Daniels
- John Schoonmaker
- Larry York
- Scott Moore
- Les Spitzer
- Carson Dailey
