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Finance and Insurance Committee |
Chairperson Fred Skillern
Warren Mackey
Joe Graham
Tim Boyd
Alternate
Jim Fields |
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Responsible for county spending, discretionary funds, and all insurance matters.
Coordinates budget preparation with County Mayor, the Finance Department and
all Commissioners. Works with the Finance Department and County Auditor throughout
the year in all matters concerning county finances. Purchasing procedures are also
subject to review by this committee. A minimum of three (3) Commissioners, one of
whom is the Committee Chairman or designee, may conduct the meeting. |
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Legal and Legislative Committee |
Chairperson Jim Fields
Chester Bankston
Warren Mackey
Alternate
Mitch Clure |
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Responsible for legal matters involving county government, including relations between
the Mayoral and Legislative branches, rules and regulations of the Commission, and
State legislative matters. Works with County Attorney and other appropriate persons
or agencies.
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Health, Human Services, Personnel, Arts, Recreation, and Public Relations Committee |
Chairperson Tim Boyd
Mitch McClure
Joe Graham
Alternate
Greg Beck |
Deals with all health services. Works with all health related activities, including
the County Health Department, the Regional Health Council, highway and other safety
programs, and any other health related agencies, to assist in good programs. Works
with the Human Services Department, especially in the area of community social services
programs.
Responsible for all personnel relations, benefits, grievances, and handbooks. Works
with Personnel Office to see that all employees understand personnel policies,
benefits to which they are entitled, etc.
Works with other county governmental agencies
in public relations and providing public information. Responsible for overseeing
recreational facilities, reviewing and making recommendations on county recreation
projects. Coordinates county government involvement with the art’s agencies within
the community to assist in improving the quality of life in this area.
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Education Committee |
Chairperson Warren Mackey
Chester Bankston
Tim Boyd
Alternate Jim Fields |
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Monitors the Hamilton County School system, consults with the Superintendent and
board members to assess needs, make suggestions and support actions to develop and
maintain high quality educational programs for all children of Hamilton County.
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Security and Corrections Committee |
Chairperson Mitch McClure
Tim Boyd
Greg Beck
Alternate Joe Graham |
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Responsible for security as it relates to buildings and property, etc. Coordinates
with the Corrections Advisory Board to assist in areas concerning prison population
and the development of a vocational educational program for inmates. |
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Roads, Waste, Energy, Transportation and Zoning Committee |
Chairperson Chester Bankston
Mitch McClure
Jim Fields
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Area of concern includes county roads, sewers, and solid waste. Responsible for
the utilization of all rolling stock, garages, and parking lots. To be involved
in future planning in these areas to try to anticipate and avoid problems. To seek
ways of funding future plans. Also concerned with conservation of energy and development
and energy problems. Also coordinates county recycling effort. Works with members
of the regional planning commission staff throughout the year in all matters concerning
zoning and countywide development. Surveys, studies of existing conditions and probable
future developments are also subject to review by this committee. |
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Diversity and Equity Committee |
Chairperson Warren Mackey
Greg Beck
Tim Boyd
Alternate Mitch McClure |
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Plan information sessions that promote awareness of diversity and equity related
issues. Identify and recommend strategies for addressing benefits, as well as, barriers
to diversity and equity. Formulate recommendations that will assist in enhancing
and maintaining a diverse and equitable environment in county government. |
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Delinquent Tax Property Special Committee |
Chairperson Joe Graham
Warren Mackey
Chester Bankston
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To approve the sale of delinquent tax property as presented by the Real Property
Division. Responsible for legal matters involving county government, including relations
between the Executive and Legislative branches, rules and regulations of the Commission,
and State legislative matters. Works with County Attorney and other appropriate
persons or agencies. |
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Building and Economic Development Committee |
Chairperson Greg Beck
Tim Boyd
Jim Fields
Alternate Chester Bankston |
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Deals with new construction and major renovation of county buildings, contracts
and new industries. Works with economic development, the County Mayor and other
organizations to promote recruitment of new business and industry. To be the liaison
bewtween the County Commission and existing businesses to assist them with any problems
they may have. |
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Hamilton County Commission - Committees
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Contact Information
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County Commission
401 Courthouse
625 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-7200
FAX 423-209-7201
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Directions/Map
Hours: Mon - Fri
8:00am - 4:00pm
except
these holidays
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