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. The standing committees of the Knox County Commission are: Finance, Intergovernmental, Economic Development, Cable Television, Tennessee County Services, and the Knox County Beer Board. The Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals is also a committee comprised entirely of members of the County Commission.
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 Campen, 2nd District
- Ivan Harmon, 3rd District, Vice
- William Daniels, 4th District
- Richard Briggs, 5th District
- Mike Hammond, 5th District
- Robert Rountree, 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, purchasing procedures, law enforcement, as well as making recommendation for appointments to county boards and agencies.
- Sam McKenzie, 1st District
- Mark Harmon, 2nd District
- Tony Norman, 3rd District, Vice
- Elaine Davis, 4th District
- Craig Leuthold, 5th District, Chair
- Greg Lambert, 6th District
- Scott Moore, 7th District
- Phil Ballard , 8th District
- Victoria DeFreese, 9th District
Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals
The Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals is comprised of nine members of the County Commission. One Commissioner from each of the nine Commission districts is selected by his or her colleagues to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board meets monthly to hear requests for variances of the Knox County zoning regulations.
- Mark Cawood, Chair
- Paul Pinkston , 9th District , Vice
- Diane Jordan, 1st District
- Mark Harmon, 2nd District
- Ivan Harmon , 3rd District
- Lee Tramel , 4th District
- Mike Hammond , 5th District
- Scott Moore , 7th District
- Phil Ballard, 8th District
* 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.
