MTAS provides training for municipal elected officials through our signature Elected Officials Academy and the Elected Officials Special Topic Series.

The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) includes two programs: Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations.

Municipal Foundations familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics include foundations and structure of municipal government; charters, codes, and local legislative acts; ethics, public records, and open meetings; effective meetings; and municipal finance.

Municipal Operations provides an overview of the responsibilities and oversight of the municipal elected board related to operational functions in municipalities. Topics include human resources, public works, fire services, and police services.

The Elected Officials Special Topic Series provides quarterly, free training sessions on Zoom. New sessions are announced as they are confirmed.

Upcoming Programs

Elected Officials Academy

Municipal Foundations is offered as a virtual program each winter, usually in January. 

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Both Municipal Foundations and Municipal Operations are offered as in-person sessions in partnership with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference. 

Do you have questions or need registration assistance? Contact Doug Brown, (865) 974-9140.

Registered participants will receive an email with program details at least three days before the date of their registered program.

Elected Officials Special Topic Series

Municipal Revenue Strategies: Navigating Funding Sources in Tennessee

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
6:00-7:30 p.m. Eastern/5:00-6:30 Central
Zoom

This session will explore revenues available to municipalities in Tennessee and the various sources of income that local governments rely on to fund operations and services. Topics will include key revenue streams such as property taxes, local sales taxes, and state-shared taxes, as well as fees for services like utilities, permits, and licenses. The session will also cover state regulations, limitations on tax rates, and the impact of economic factors on municipal budgets, providing a comprehensive understanding of how Tennessee's cities and towns generate and manage revenue.

Approved: 1.5 hours Utility Board Training Credit

Presenters:
Tonya Travis, MTAS Finance & Accounting Consultant
Brad Harris, MTAS Finance & Accounting Consultant

This training will be hosted on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 days before the class date. 

Register online or contact Doug Brown to register: (865) 974-9140. 

EOA Program Contacts

Registration: Doug Brown, Training Coordinator, (865) 974-9140.

Program Lead: Johanna Owenby, Training and Development Manager, (865) 974-9858.