Members of the Carter County Commission will appoint a new constable for the county’s 4th District when the group meets on Tuesday.

The appointment will fill a vacancy created when the previous constable, Tim Lyons, tendered his resignation to the county. During the Commission’s meeting in January, Commissioner Charles VonCannon addressed his colleagues and said Lyons had given him a letter of resignation and asked him to read it to the governing body.

Lyons had already qualified as a candidate in the upcoming county elections to seek re-election to his position as constable. Following his resignation, Lyons turned in paperwork to withdraw his candidacy.

When a vacancy to an elected county office occurs, the County Commission is tasked with appointing a replacement to finish the remainder of the term.

The county advertised for applicants to fill the vacancy and three individuals submitted paperwork to be considered for the appointment — Jason Emel Jones, Roger Allen Lunceford, and Jason Bryan Russell.

According to the Carter County Election Commission, all three of the applicants are registered voters residing within the 4th District.

When the Carter County Commission meets on Tuesday, Feb. 20, the three applicants will be given the opportunity to address the Commission before the group votes on the appointment. Whoever the Commission selects will serve as a constable for the 4th District until August 31, which is when Lyons’ term of office would have ended.

On his application, Jones lists his current occupation as operator at Snap-On Tools. Jones said he has lived in Carter County for 14 years.

Under the portion of the application asking about his previous experience, Jones replied: “None. However, I have volunteered my time working closely with John Henson serving papers, patrolling the community and assisting those in need of help.”

To the question asking about what qualifications he possesses for serving in the position, Jones listed “loyal, reliable, trustworthy, honest, and excellent work ethics.”

In response to the question asking him to state why he is interested in being appointed to the position, Jones said: “I want to help the Carter County Community in which I live and assist the Sheriff Office when called upon.”

On his application, Lunceford lists his current occupation as retired. Lunceford said he has lived in Carter County all his life.

Under the portion of the application asking about his previous experience, Lunceford replied: “Was deputy sheriff in Carter County, TN. I was a road Deputy, made arrest, served warrents [sic], civil papers, worked accidents.”

To the question asking about what qualifications he possesses for serving in the position, Lunceford listed “as a law officer I know how to respond to people with problimes [sic] and troubles.”

In response to the question asking him to state why he is interested in being appointed to the position, Lunceford said: “I want to help people and enforce the law, because people need good law enforce, some who cares and doesen’t [sic] hinder.”

On his application, Russell lists his current occupation as South Elizabethton Utility. Russell said he has lived in Carter County for 27 years.

Under the portion of the application asking about his previous experience, Russell replied: “NA.”

To the question asking about what qualifications he possesses for serving in the position, Russell did not provide a response.

In response to the question asking him to state why he is interested in being appointed to the position, Russell said: “I hope to create a positive enviroment [sic], approach, impact to the citizens I serve in the community.”

The County Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 20, at 6 p.m. in the courtroom located on the second floor of the Carter County Courthouse.