The Roane County Commission is set to convene for its regular meeting this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Roane County Courthouse, where officials will address a busy agenda covering governance, taxation, and community partnerships.

Key items up for consideration include:

• Title Change: Commissioners will review a resolution to adopt a Senate bill sent to the Tennessee General Assembly, which would officially change Roane County’s chief executive title from County Executive to County Mayor.

• Tax Incentive Program: Under new business, the board will consider establishing a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) program aimed at encouraging multifamily residential development.

• Nonprofit Appropriations: The agenda features proposed appropriations for 23 local nonprofit charitable organizations for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Budget Policy: Officials will discuss a resolution to revise the county’s previously established annual budget approval policy.

• Animal Shelter Partnership: A major item under new business involves authorizing a 25-plus-year lease agreement with Planned Pet Hood. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit would occupy space at the Roane County Animal Shelter previously utilized by Paws for a Cause, with provisions to review parts of the contract every five years.

The meeting is open to the public for those wishing to attend.