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Tennessee City Codes and Charters

A 'code of ordinances' is a compilation (codification) of all city ordinances of a general and continuing nature, and penal ordinances.
A 'charter' is the grant from the state which brings a city into existence and defines its governmental structure and powers.

Tennessee City Charters

Tennessee city charters produced and maintained by MTAS


Tennessee City Codes

Over 200 city codes produced and maintained by MTAS
Tennessee City Codes Not Produced by MTAS

These codes are either produced in-house at the city or by a commercial producer like Municipal Code Corporation.


Last Updated 04/16/2013

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For questions about MTAS codification services, please contact, Stephanie Allen, MTAS Legal Consultant.

MTAS Codification Fee Schedule (July 2012)

"Official Robert's Rules of Order Website"

"Plain Legal Language" Resource

Robert's Rules of Order Revised -- 1915 edition

Sample ordinances -- If you are looking for a sample ordinance, please go to the MTAS Sample Code or to Knowledgebase


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