Rules Committee

ABOUT THE WEAKLEY COUNTY RULES COMMITTEE

The Weakley County Rules Committee is the committee responsible for recommending revisions to the rules that regulate the procedures of the Weakley County Board of County Commissioners. In accordance with the Weakley County Rules of the Commission, revised on September 16, 2019: At its July meeting, the Board of County Commissioners shall elect nine (9) members of the Board of Commissioners to serve as a Rules Committee. No more than one member can be selected from any commission district. This Committee may recommend, at the first meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on or after September 1st of each year, the nominations for Chairperson and Chairperson pro tempore of the Weakley County Commission. If no recommendations are made, nominations for these positions shall be made from the floor. The Committee shall also make nominations for each Standing and Other Committees and to fill other positions as required by law and these rules. Nominations may also be made from the floor and the Board of Commissioners shall vote on the nominations. The person nominated for Chairperson, Chairperson pro tempore and persons nominated for each committee or other position receiving the highest number of votes shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected. The Rules Committee shall also have responsibility to consider and recommend a reapportionment plan for Weakley County to ensure that the county legislative body, and the board of education are properly and legally apportioned as required by law. The committee shall recommend a plan based on the most recent federal census data available no later than December 31 of the year this information first becomes available. The committee may also recommend a reapportionment plan to the full commission at other times as deemed necessary and appropriate by the committee or at the request of the full commission. A request from the full commission shall be made by majority vote of the full membership of the commission.

WEAKLEY COUNTY RULES COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Commissioner David Hawks smiles in front of a shaded dark background wearing a light gray plaid suit coat with lapel pin, white collared button down shirt, and a bright blue necktie with a yellow stripe on the knot.

Commissioner David Hawks, Rules Committee Chairperson, Representing District 7

Commissioner Dennis Doster smiles in front of a dark shaded background wearing a brown sport coat, white button down shirt, and brown tie.

Commissioner Dennis Doster, Representing District 1

Commissioner Own smiles in front of a dark shaded background wearing a sky blue button down collared shirt.

Commissioner Eric Owen, Representing District 2

Commissioner Greg Usery, Representing District 3

Commissioner Gary Eddings smiles in front of a shaded dark background wearing a bright indigo suit coat, a white collared button down shirt, and a purple and blue striped bowtie.

Commissioner Gary Eddings, Representing District 4

Commissioner Larry Taylor smiles in front of a shaded dark background wearing a black suit coat, light blue button down shirt, and a red and blue striped and shiny tie.

Commissioner Larry Taylor, Representing District 5

Commissioner Dale Overton appears solemn in front of a shaded dark background wearing a light gray suit coat with lapel pin, white collared button down shirt, and a multicolored spotted necktie.

Commissioner Dale Overton, Representing District 6

Commissioner Roger Donaldson smiles in front of a shaded dark background wearing a blue suit coat, blue button down, and a red shiny tie.

Commissioner Roger Donaldson, Representing District 8

Commissioner James Westbrook smiles in front of a shaded dark background wearing a dark gray plaid suit coat, blue button down, and a multicolor plaid necktie.

Commissioner James H. Westbrook, Jr., Representing District 9

weakley county RULES committee minutes

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