Lawrence County Government 931-766-4100 Government County Services Visitors Businesses Employment Contact News Board of County Commissioners The Board of County Commissioners are the chief administrative and policy making body of Lawrence County Government. It consists of eighteen members and each board member is elected to a four-year term. Lawrence County is divided into eighteen districts with each district electing one commissioner. The county executive serves as a nonvoting ex officio member of the county legislative body. Wayne Yocom District 1 Chris D. Jackson District 2 Dennis Gillespie District 3 Shane Littrell District 4 Jonathan Bradley District 5 Larry Glass District 6 Aaron Story District 7 Ricky Skillington District 8 Randy Brewer District 9 Delano Benefield District 10 Scott Franks District 11 Phillip Heatherly District 12 Alanna Harris District 13 Nathan Keeton District 14 Tammy Wisdom District 15 Shane Eaton District 16 Bert Spearman District 17 Russ Brewer District 18 County commissioners are elected by popular vote in the regular August election in those even-numbered years in which the governor is elected, and each county commissioner takes office on September 1st following the election, after receiving the proper certificate of election and taking the required oath of office. The Lawrence County Commission is the primary policy-making body in the county. It sets a property tax rate that, along with revenues from other county taxes and fees as well as state and federal monies allocated to the county, are used to fund the budget. The county commission is subject to various restrictions in imposing most taxes (such as referendum approval or rate limits), but these do not apply to the property tax. The county legislative body serves an important role in exercising local approval authority for private acts when the private act does not call for referendum approval. The county commission annually elects a chair and a chair pro tempore. The county may elect the county executive or a member of the body to be the chair, although the county executive may refuse to serve. If the county executive is chair, he or she may vote only to break a tie vote. If a member is chair, the member votes as a member, but cannot vote again to break a tie. If the county executive is not chair, he or she may veto most resolutions of the county legislative body, but this veto may be overridden by a majority vote. Regular Session Meeting Schedule: The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners meet in regular session bi-monthly, on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:00 PM at the Lawrence County Commission Meeting Room at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend. 2020-21 Lawrence County Committees In September 2020, the Commission approved the 2020-21 Committee appointments. Many remained the same as 2019-20, but some adjustments were made to give Commissioners the opportunity to serve in different capacities. Following are those committees, their purpose and members. * Denotes Chairperson | ** Denotes Vice Chairperson Budget Purchasing Facilities / Property Utilities / Energy Efficiency School Board Liaison Solid Waste Technology Highway Workplace Safety Economic & Community Development / Tourism / Non-Profit Human Resource Resolution Audit Beer Board Grievance Animal Welfare S.T.A.R. Program Delinquent Property Tax Sales Redistricting As you can see, being a Commissioner involves much more than casting votes at bi-monthly meetings. Committee work can demand an enormous amount of time and energy, and rarely makes headlines. Be sure to thank your Commissioner for the hands-on, behind-the-scenes work that keeps our county running smoothly. Contact Information 200 West Gaines, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 931-766-4100 Government Commissioners Courts Departments County Services Pay Taxes Vehicles Get Involved COVID-19 Vaccinations Visitors to the Area History Attractions Where to Stay Events Businesses Available Building and Sites Employment Opportunities ADA Information News Events Contact Us © 2021 Lawrence County, TN. All Rights Reserved.