- Directories
- Information Tools
- Employment
- Charters & Codes
- Research
- Training
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
What can we help you find today?
Knowledgebase
Displaying 1001 - 1500 of 2189 Knowledgebase documents.
Displaying 3 of 5 pages.
Displaying 3 of 5 pages.
|
Listing of Debts and Assets for GASB Compliance Legal Opinion (Created: 01/08/2003; Reviewed: October 19, 2008 ) MTAS was asked whether the city should list the assets and debts of the Utility Board when compiling the accounting sheets required by GASB. |
|
Litigation Taxes General (Created: 10/25/2001; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) Answers a question about the legality of a city collecting local litigation tax, as well as the state litigation tax, from city court defendants. |
|
Live Fire Training by the Fire Department in Acquired Structures General (Created: 11/03/2003; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked who accepts liability when a house is used for live fire training. |
|
Livingston's Community Visioning Process Report/Study (Created: 10/19/2012; Reviewed: May 9, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to facilitate a community visioning process for the City of Livingston. |
|
Local Approval of General Laws of Local Application Legal Opinion (Created: 08/30/2007; Reviewed: May 25, 2017 ) A letter urging compliance with the State Constitution. |
|
Local Government Exemption Authorization Form (Created: 09/13/2010; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) A form for the city to provide notice to the Dept. of Commerce that it has adopted and is enforcing a particular code or the code outlined in an adopting ordinance or resolution. |
|
Local Option Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreements General (Created: 04/04/2014; Reviewed: November 28, 2016 ) MTAS was asked for some examples of local option sales tax revenue sharing agreements. |
|
Local Preference in Purchasing Policy General (Created: 01/26/2015; Reviewed: January 26, 2015 ) MTAS was asked whether a city may include a five percent bonus for local providers/contractors to give a slight advantage to a local provider. |
|
Locating an Interpreter General (Created: 06/07/2012; Reviewed: May 18, 2017 ) MTAS was asked how to find a Mandarin Chinese interpreter. |
|
Location of a Cemetery Legal Opinion (Created: 01/02/1997; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether there is any state law that prohibits the location of a cemetery within two miles (or any other distance) of a city. |
|
Longevity Pay Benefits in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 06/04/2020; Reviewed: June 4, 2020 ) A survey of selected cities regarding whether they offer a longevity pay benefits and details on how that is provided. |
|
Mail Inserts and ISO Credit General (Created: 07/15/2018; Reviewed: May 19, 2020 ) Dennis Wolf responded to a request for information from Murfreesboro regarding ISO credit for a residential fire safety program. |
|
Maintaining Health Insurance Coverage on a City Employee's Dependants While the Employee is on FMLA Leave Legal Opinion (Created: 11/01/1995; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city must maintain health insurance coverage on a city employee's dependants while the employee is on FMLA leave. |
|
Maintaining the Appropriate Level of Unrestricted Fund Balance in the General Fund General (Created: 07/02/2014; Reviewed: October 19, 2018 ) MTAS was asked about determining the appropriate level of unrestricted fund balance to maintain in the general fund. |
|
Maintenance and Operation of Street Lighting on Interstate Highways Legal Opinion (Created: 02/01/1999; Reviewed: October 19, 2018 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can pay the county for the operation of certain street lights on the interstate highway system outside the city. |
|
Maintenance of a County Road General (Created: 07/08/2015; Reviewed: October 7, 2020 ) MTAS was asked about the advisability of spending city funds to improve a road outside of the city limits. |
|
Maintenance Worker Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Maintenance Worker. |
|
Making a Motion Concerning an Item That Is Not on the Agenda General (Created: 08/31/2011; Reviewed: September 14, 2011 ) MTAS was asked whether a board member may make a motion concerning an item that is not on the agenda without being recognized by the chairman. |
|
Making the Mayor Follow the Agenda Legal Opinion (Created: 11/18/1996; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) MTAS was asked how the city council can make the mayor follow the agenda and otherwise conduct meetings as prescribed by Roberts Rules of Order. |
|
Management of City Parks Legal Opinion (Created: 11/07/2001; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what powers the city has to pass regulations governing the use of the city park if there is a contract between the city and a non-profit management organization. |
|
Manager Compensation Survey Survey (Created: 10/21/2020; Reviewed: November 24, 2020 ) Nine Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding salary and compensation for their City Manager/City Administrator roles. |
|
Managing the Drug Fund General (Created: 07/19/2012; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) PowerPoint and handouts from a class on managing a drug fund. |
|
Mandated Asset Forfeiture Form (Created: 07/15/2019; Reviewed: April 6, 2020 ) A form to be used for reporting all asset forfeiture proceeds to the Tennessee Comptroller at the end of the fiscal year. |
|
Mandatory Retirement Age for Police and Firefighters Legal Opinion (Created: 01/03/2002; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what the mandatory retirement age is for police and firefighters. |
|
Manufactured/Modular Homes Legal Opinion (Created: 10/01/1999; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can enact local ordinances that would have the effect of excluding manufactured or modular homes from being situated inside the city's corporate boundaries, or by regulating such by zoning or land-use planning from land designated for residential use. |
|
Marketing & Operations Manager Job Description (Created: 10/01/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) A job description for the position of Marketing & Operations Manager |
|
Maryville Lineman survey Survey (Created: 08/07/2020; Reviewed: April 9, 2021 ) Seven cities were identified in the MTAS City Directory as providing electric services to their communities. Two of the seven cities responded with data - Alcoa and Dayton. The following cities do not own their electric utilities and referred MTAS to the local utilities: Cleveland, Shelbyville and Springfield. Each of the utilities were contacted and to do ate we have not received the requested information. |
|
Maryville Police Department Home Fleet Program Report/Study (Created: 01/11/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility of a home fleet (take home car) program. |
|
Massage Parlor and Technicians Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 07/26/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) An ordinance regulating massage parlors and technicians. |
|
Massage Parlor License Application Form (Created: 06/01/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) This massage parlor license application for Thornton, Colorado includes a checklist, the application, authorization, background, zoning referral, and city code section. |
|
Master Patrolman Program General (Created: 03/05/2002; Reviewed: May 3, 2017 ) The Master Patrolman program would compensate an officer for attaining a certain level of achievement. |
|
Material on the Regulation of Adult Bookstores Legal Opinion (Created: 06/01/1995; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to provide material on the regulation of adult bookstores in Tennessee. |
|
Maximum Fee For Bad Checks Legal Opinion (Created: 04/24/2017; Reviewed: April 25, 2017 ) A legal opinion on the maximum that a city can charge for a bad check. |
|
Mayor Can Vote to Break a Tie or Be a Member of the Quorum Legal Opinion (Created: 06/29/1993; Reviewed: October 7, 2020 ) MTAS was asked, if four alderman are required to make a quorum and several resign, leaving only three, whether the mayor may act as an alderman. |
|
Mayor Making Nominations General (Created: 02/21/2007; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether it is proper for the Mayor to make nominations. |
|
Mayor May Vote to Break a Tie General (Created: 03/10/2005; Reviewed: October 7, 2020 ) MTAS was asked if the Mayor may vote to break a tie during the meeting that is to be conducted for the purpose of filling vacancies. |
|
Mayor Pro Tem to Hire Consulting Attorney Legal Opinion (Created: 06/30/2003; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to review ordinance permitting mayor pro tem to hire consulting attorney. |
|
Mayor Refuses to Take an Oath of Office Legal Opinion (Created: 03/01/1991; Reviewed: May 8, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether, if the mayor refuses to take an oath of office, his seat is considered vacant. |
|
Mayor Serving as Unpaid Volunteer Reserve Police Officer Legal Opinion (Created: 11/07/2003; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the Mayor may legally serve as an unpaid volunteer reserve police officer. |
|
Mayor Wishes to Appoint One of the Aldermen to the Planning Commission When the Mayor and One of the Aldermen Are Already Members of the Planning Commission Legal Opinion (Created: 01/24/2003; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the mayor can appoint members of the city's governing body to the planning commission as "citizen" members of that commission. |
|
Mayor's Appointment of Staff General (Created: 04/10/2012; Reviewed: November 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked for clarification on the appointment of the fire chief and assistant fire chief under the city's charter and municipal ordinances. |
|
Mayor's Authority Relative to the Authority of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Legal Opinion (Created: 06/15/1995; Reviewed: June 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked two questions related to the mayor's authority relative to the authority of the board of mayor and aldermen. |
|
Mayor's Compensation and COLA Legal Opinion (Created: 05/11/2010; Reviewed: June 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the language in the city charter either entitles or authorizes the mayor to cost of living increases. |
|
Mayor's Obligation to Carry Out the Will of the Board Legal Opinion (Created: 02/11/1993; Reviewed: October 28, 2009 ) MTAS was asked whether the Mayor can refuse to sign a contract that the Board of Aldermen have voted to approve. |
|
Mayor's Replacement of Planning Commission Legal Opinion (Created: 09/28/2011; Reviewed: October 19, 2018 ) MTAS was asked about the tenure of the planning commission members and other issues. |
|
Mayor's Right to Make Motions and Speak on Matters Before the City Council Legal Opinion (Created: 07/06/2010; Reviewed: July 23, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether the mayor may make motions and speak on matters on issues on which he has the right to vote. |
|
Mayor's Right to Vote or Make Motions Legal Opinion (Created: 04/01/2008; Reviewed: June 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the mayor had the right to vote or make motions. |
|
Mayor's Salary Legal Opinion (Created: 03/06/2002; Reviewed: May 8, 2017 ) The Tennessee Constitution has a provision prohibiting the General Assembly from adopting a local or private act that would alter a local officer's salary before the end of the term |
|
Mayor's Salary and COLA Legal Opinion (Created: 03/18/2008; Reviewed: June 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the mayor is entitled to COLA under Article XI, Section 9 of the Tennessee Constitution, and if he is now, whether he must pay back COLA's paid to him. |
|
Mayor's Salary and Compensation Are Not the Same Thing Legal Opinion (Created: 08/14/2002; Reviewed: June 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the salary and compensation of the mayor. |
|
Mayor's Voting in Planning Commission Meetings Legal Opinion (Created: 01/20/2005; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the mayor has a voice on the planning commission when he has appointed a substitute under TCA 13-4-101 or 6-54-112. |
|
Mayoral Compensation in Selected Small Cities with a Strong Mayor Form of Government Survey (Created: 01/22/2020; Reviewed: July 15, 2020 ) Nine Tennessee cities with a population of no more than 2,000 citizens and with a strong mayor form of government responded to a request for information regarding the mayor's compensation in their city. |
|
Mayoral Elections in Council Manager Cities: an MTAS Survey Survey (Created: 06/19/2007; Reviewed: May 4, 2017 ) Fifty-one cities were asked whether their mayor is elected from the board or by the people. |
|
Mayoral Proclamation General (Created: 06/23/2016; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) A proclamation of the City of Dunlap Mayor and Board of Commissioners Declaring June 9, 2016, as Dakota Hudson Day in the City of Dunlap, Tennessee. |
|
McCain-Feingold Campaign Reform Act Legal Opinion (Created: 06/26/2001; Reviewed: May 8, 2017 ) A city cannot pass a model of the McCain-Feingold Campaign Reform Act for local application. |
|
McMinnville Goal-Setting Report Report/Study (Created: 04/17/2002; Reviewed: May 9, 2017 ) The McMinnville City Council and City staff met to establish a set of goals to help guide the city's efforts over the next several years. |
|
McMinnville, Tennessee, Fire Station Study Report/Study (Created: 09/28/2012; Reviewed: May 12, 2017 ) The purpose of this study is to evaluate the city's distribution of fire stations and to determine whether the city needs a third fire station or if relocating one or both of the existing stations would provide adequate coverage. The study reviews the current roster of fire apparatus and makes recommendations on the city's fire apparatus needs. The scope of this study includes a review of the present ISO rating, meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements, and fire service best practices regarding deployment of resources. |
|
Meaning of a Full Board Legal Opinion (Created: 07/25/1996; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what a 'full board' is within the meaning of the personnel regulation of the city that entitles an employee to appeal a personnel action to the 'full board.' |
|
Meaning of Majority Vote for Planning Commission Legal Opinion (Created: 07/24/2003; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a majority of the body is required to vote in the affirmative for approval of a matter, or if a majority of the quorum is sufficient. |
|
Measuring Methods Used in Beer Distance Regulations Legal Opinion (Created: 09/10/2008; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what measuring methods are used in beer distance regulations when a city's ordinance does not provide for those methods. |
|
Mechanic Job Description (Created: 08/24/2001; Reviewed: May 3, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Mechanic. |
|
Meeting ADA Standards for City Hall General (Created: 01/03/2001; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to explain the compliance of a city hall with the ADA. |
|
Meeting Agenda Process General (Created: 05/06/2014; Reviewed: January 26, 2021 ) MTAS was asked how to formalize and manage the city council meeting agenda preparation and distribution. |
|
Membership of the Industrial Development Board General (Created: 08/15/2003; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) MTAS was asked several questions about the membership of the Industrial Development Board. |
|
Memorializing in City Hall: an MTAS Survey Survey (Created: 09/30/2009; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) Nine cities were asked about the practice of placing plaques, framed photos, etc. in the city council chamber or meeting room to honor or memorialize individuals. Includes sample policies and inductee form. |
|
Memphis Code on Panhandling Ordinance (Created: 12/11/2006; Reviewed: June 9, 2017 ) The purpose is to regulate and punish violations of the act of panhandling, rather than the status of the person. |
|
Mental health return to duty evaluation form survey Survey (Created: 05/26/2017; Reviewed: July 18, 2019 ) A survey of selected cities to determine if those cities employ the use of a mental health return to duty evaluation form. |
|
Merger of Municipal Utilities Legal Opinion (Created: 05/14/2001; Reviewed: August 18, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to explain the legal process for merging the water systems of two cities. |
|
Meter Reader Job Description (Created: 09/27/2002; Reviewed: April 14, 2021 ) Job description for the position of Meter Reader. |
|
Metropolitan Government Report/Study (Created: 10/12/2011; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) A report on the process of consolidation in Tennessee, as well as the pros and cons of consolidated government. |
|
Military Leave and School Patrol Officers in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 07/06/2018; Reviewed: April 1, 2019 ) Twelve cities in Tennessee were surveyed regarding employees who deploy on military leave and whether or not they accrue benefits while gone. Those surveyed were also asked about School Crossing Guards and what benefits, if any are available to them. |
|
Minority Set-Aside Program Legality in Tennessee Municipalities Legal Opinion (Created: 06/27/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether minority set-aside quotas or set-aside goals are legal on the part of Tennessee municipalities. |
|
Miscellaneous Local Taxes and Fees Report/Study (Created: 08/01/2002; Reviewed: January 7, 2010 ) Third volume in a TACIR report focusing on local government finance. |
|
Misuse of City Equipment in Political Campaigns Legal Opinion (Created: 06/26/2006; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the fire chief may take the city's fire engine to a political rally for the city attorney. |
|
Mobile Homes as Preexisting Nonconforming Uses Legal Opinion (Created: 08/04/2012; Reviewed: October 19, 2018 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can adopt regulations that allow mobile home owners to rebuild on the original footprint of a structure destroyed by fire, or other reasons. |
|
Model Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Response Policy Form (Created: 12/05/2016; Reviewed: December 6, 2016 ) This model policy was created to provide procedures for personnel to follow for the safe investigation and mitigation of reported carbon monoxide (CO) incidents. |
|
Model Employment Application (2012) Form (Created: 05/21/2012; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) An employment application for municipal employees, revised May 2012. |
|
Model Fire Sprinkler Ordinance Form (Created: 12/03/2019; Reviewed: December 3, 2019 ) This is a model fire sprinkler ordinance for both commercial and residential property. Fire sprinkler systems save lives, property, and reduce the potential for large fires in the community, thus protecting the tax base. |
|
Model Juvenile Fire Setter Standard Operating Procedure General (Created: 11/13/2019; Reviewed: May 15, 2020 ) The purpose of this guideline is to establish a consistent procedure in partnership with community resources for the screening, education and referral of youths who have been identified as misusing ignition sources (matches, lighters, or fireworks) or starting a fire, either unintentionally or maliciously. |
|
Model Municipal Debt Policy General (Created: 10/31/2011; Reviewed: June 24, 2011 ) The purpose of this debt policy is to establish a set of parameters by which debt obligations will be undertaken by the City. (NOTE: Bold language or similar statements are required by the State of TN Comptroller's Office. Italicized language is recommended along with other components in GFOA's Model Debt Policy.) |
|
Model Press Release for Fire Hydrant Inspections and Flow Testing Form (Created: 10/04/2016; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) The model press release may be customized and used by any fire department to inform residents and business owners in their community that the fire department will be conducting inspection, maintenance, and flow testing of fire hydrants in the community. |
|
Model Procurement Code Amendment for Purchases Through Competitive Sealed Proposals Ordinance (Created: 02/25/2021; Reviewed: February 25, 2021 ) MTAS and the Tennessee State Comptroller are required by state law (T.C.A.12-3-1207(d)) to "develop a model procurement code that may be adopted by any municipality to guide the governing body and purchasing agent in making purchases through requests for competitive sealed proposals. The model procurement code shall contain provisions allowing an aggrieved respondent to protest the intended award to another respondent if the protest is filed within seven (7) calendar days after the intended award is announced. The protest shall be filed with and decided by the municipal governing body." This model ordinance, developed by MTAS and approved by the State Comptroller's Office, satisfies this statutory requirement. |
|
Model Public Records Policy General (Created: 01/19/2017; Reviewed: May 22, 2017 ) Pursuant to the requirements of Public Chapter 722, Acts of 2016, the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel released the Model Public Records Policy with accompanying material. |
|
Model Resolution Directing Payment of Tax Equivalents Resolution (Created: 04/02/2004; Reviewed: October 26, 2016 ) MTAS was asked to create a resolution for payment in lieu of taxes. |
|
Model Safety Policy General (Created: 08/17/2001; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) Model safety policy for local governments. |
|
Model Stormwater Utility Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 07/29/2002; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) A model ordinance that creates and funds a stormwater utility. |
|
Model Succession Plan Report/Study (Created: 12/10/2009; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) Includes a model succession plan and a succession plan for McMinnville. |
|
Modified Light Duty Programs Survey (Created: 10/01/2017; Reviewed: October 1, 2017 ) Sixteen Tennessee cities responded to questions about whether or not they have a modified/light duty program in place for employees. |
|
Moral Turpitude Legal Opinion (Created: 05/10/2001; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked if DUI and passing a bad check are offenses involving moral turpitude. |
|
Morristown City Administrator Job Description Job Description (Created: 10/05/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) Job description for the position of City Administrator. |
|
Morristown Civil Service Review Report/Study (Created: 01/12/2007; Reviewed: August 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to examine the Morristown Civil Service system and make recommendations for improvements. |
|
Morristown Fire Department Driver Training Standard Operating Guideline General (Created: 12/30/2014; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) This document includes: information on EVOC timed evaluations and station skill sheets for the practical, fire apparatus driver/operator; forms to request to qualify and to certify as a driver trainee; a driver trainee checklist and fire apparatus operator practical checklist; certification for out-of-grade pay; and request for upgrade pay. |
|
Morristown Fleet Management Survey Survey (Created: 12/16/2016; Reviewed: February 10, 2017 ) Eight cities responded to an MTAS survey about their fleet management, including number and types of vehicles, work bays, and lifts, plus information on staffing, work orders, calls for service, and routine maintenance. |
|
Morristown Police (or Fire) Chief Annual Evaluation Form (Created: 02/16/2016; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) This form may be used for the annual performance appraisal of the police or fire chief. |
|
Morristown, Tennessee, Fire Services Study Report/Study (Created: 09/30/2012; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) The purpose of this study is to evaluate the entire fire department and make recommendations related to fire department management, operations, resources, and enhanced level of services. The scope of this study included review of the present ISO rating, meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements, and best practice management of the fire department. |
|
Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax General (Created: 01/07/2014; Reviewed: October 25, 2016 ) MTAS was asked about the motor vehicle privilege tax or wheel tax. |
|
Mount Carmel Mayoral Analysis Report Report/Study (Created: 08/21/2020; Reviewed: September 3, 2020 ) MTAS was asked to weigh in on the possibility of Mount Carmel changing the term of the mayoral office from the current 4 years to 2 years. |
|
Mount Juliet City Manager Resume Review Worksheet Form (Created: 08/03/2001; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) Resume review form for position of city manager. |
|
Mountainous Residential District Regulations Ordinance (Created: 09/24/2014; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS provided a file copy of draft regulations for a new R-M2 mountainous residential district, plus several examples of adopted hillside development regulations and zoning ordinances. |
|
Moving a Building to Another Piece of Property Legal Opinion (Created: 03/22/2011; Reviewed: December 23, 2016 ) MTAS was asked whether a certain city resident could move a building to another piece of property without a building permit and includes surrounding issues that arose from that question. |
|
MS4 Stormwater Documents 2010 Form (Created: 10/05/2010; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) This collection of stormwater documents includes: Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report; Phase II Stormwater Permit Notice of Intent (NOI); and NPDES General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems |
|
MS4 Stormwater Documents 2016 Form (Created: 10/06/2016; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) This collection of stormwater documents includes: NPDES General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems; Rationale Sheet; Addendum to Rationale (NOD); Phase II Stormwater Permit Notice of Intent (NOI); an MTAS 2016 Model MS4 Notice of Intent (NOI) that has been reviewed by TDEC; and Form for Annual Report. |
|
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Fire Services Study Report/Study (Created: 01/23/2012; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to provide analysis of the best fire service options for Mt. Juliet. |
|
Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, Comprehensive Fire Management Overview Report/Study (Created: 06/30/2016; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) MTAS conducted this study by a review of submitted documentation, field study work involving interviews with Mount Pleasant personnel, physical inspection of the fire station and equipment, and a tour of the service area. This report provides an outside perspective of the city's fire services and future needs. |
|
MTAS Compensation Philosophy and Plan: an MTAS Survey Survey (Created: 08/31/2011; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) Twelve cities were asked about their compensation philosophy and plans. |
|
MTAS Comprehensive Management Review (CMR) Board Member Type Questions Form (Created: 01/06/2006; Reviewed: June 2, 2020 ) A form to help guide board member interviews in comprehensive management reviews. |
|
MTAS Comprehensive Management Review (CMR) Checklist Form (Created: 07/31/2003; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) A model for the MTAS comprehensive management review (CMR). |
|
MTAS Firefighter Meals: an MTAS Survey Survey (Created: 03/31/2009; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) Twenty-two cities were asked whether the shift can transport the fire engine to a restaurant for a meal and whether an employee may use a city vehicle to pick up food for the whole shift. |
|
MTAS Golf Course Survey Survey (Created: 02/21/2013; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Four cities were asked several questions about their golf courses, including operations, funding, green fees, usage by local colleges and high schools, and number of rounds of golf played in FY 2012 |
|
MTAS Guidance on the Limited Reuse of N95 Respirators General (Created: 04/02/2020; Reviewed: April 27, 2020 ) With the severe shortage of N95 respirators, many municipalities and other organizations are faced with the dilemma of reusing N95 respirators, using a lessor form of protection, such as a surgical mark, trying to make their own mask or respirator, or going without any respiratory protection. |
|
MTAS Guides To Water Systems for Tennessee Municipal Elected Officials General (Created: 08/14/2020; Reviewed: April 9, 2021 ) These six guides are part of a series created by MTAS for elected officials in Tennessee municipalities. Each guide is an overview of the tools used and the some of the requirements as specified by the State of Tennessee. Topics covered are corrosion, turbidity, microbiological issues, disinfection, disinfection byproducts and cross-connections. |
|
MTAS Health Insurance Benefits: an MTAS Survey Survey (Created: 05/31/2008; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) Twelve cities were asked 31 questions about their health insurance coverage for municipal employees. |
|
MTAS Near-Miss Reporting Standard Operating Procedure Template Form (Created: 04/12/2018; Reviewed: May 15, 2020 ) This MTAS template to report near-misses can be customized to meet local needs. |
|
MTAS on Robert's Rules of Order General (Created: 05/17/2019; Reviewed: May 17, 2019 ) A series of brief, instructive articles explaining the use Robert's Rules of Order for cities and towns in Tennessee. The series starts with the history of the Robert's Rules parliamentary procedures and delves into everything from making a motion to adjourning a meeting. |
|
MTAS Tax Sale Procedures Survey Survey (Created: 08/15/2019; Reviewed: July 9, 2020 ) Six Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out how sales on properties with delinquent taxes are handled. |
|
MTAS/CTAS ADA Compliance Officer Training 2018 (Created: 06/05/2018; Reviewed: May 18, 2020 ) Materials from an MTAS/CTAS statewide class designed for those city and county staff with ADA compliance responsibilities. Information resources includes the extensive class handout as well as the class slide presentation. |
|
Municipal and Personal Liability Under the Tennessee Tort Liability Act Made Simple General (Created: 08/17/2001; Reviewed: May 18, 2017 ) Details the effects of the Tennessee Tort Liability Act regarding municipal and personal liability. |
|
Municipal Banking Services Must Now Be Evaluated Every Four Years (Public Chapter 277 of 2019) General (Created: 10/15/2019; Reviewed: March 18, 2020 ) MTAS resources and guidance on Public Chapter 277 of 2019 which requires a contract for banking services be based on the evaluation of proposals, which should be documented for audit purposes. Attached are a Q & A and a sample quote for banking services for use by Tennessee municipalities. Also included here is a link to the MTAS City Byte, an online short course, on the topic. |
|
Municipal Banking Services: Public Chapter 277 of 2019 General (Created: 03/18/2020; Reviewed: April 14, 2020 ) This MTAS City Byte, a short online tutorial, reviews Public Chapter of 277 of 2019. This law stipulates that municipal banking services must be evaluated at least every four years and proposals must be from at least two banks. The statute also requires a contract for banking services be based on the evaluation of proposals, which should be documented for audit purposes. The law was effective July 1, 2019 thus banking services must be evaluated within the next four years or when the current contract expires whichever is sooner. (MTAS City Byte series) |
|
Municipal Bonds General (Created: 09/11/2012; Reviewed: September 11, 2012 ) Local governments generally should consider using bond issues for large, long-term debt of more than $1 million and for longer than 12 years. The various types of municipal bonds include general obligation bonds, special tax bonds and special assessments, revenue bonds, industrial revenue bonds, and double-barrel bonds. |
|
Municipal Boundaries General (Created: 05/16/2011; Reviewed: May 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to assist in determining municipal boundaries. |
|
Municipal Code Citation Form (Created: 07/26/2007; Reviewed: December 23, 2016 ) A citation form to be used by the City of Smithville for offenses that are not traffic related. |
|
Municipal Codes Inspector Job Description (Created: 04/22/2005; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) A job description for the position of municipal codes inspector. |
|
Municipal Court Clerk Job Description (Created: 09/24/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Municipal Court Clerk. |
|
Municipal Court Judge Survey Survey (Created: 08/17/2011; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) Seventeen cities were asked several questions about the position of city judge, including salary and number of hours worked. |
|
Municipal Court Survey 2020 Survey (Created: 10/20/2020; Reviewed: November 5, 2020 ) MTAS conducted a statewide survey of municipal court clerk contacts available in the MTAS city directory. Survey invitations were sent to 234 contacts and 105 surveys were completed. Questions about municipal court operations are frequent and over the years MTAS has conducted several smaller surveys. This survey was an attempt to combine the previous surveys into one comprehensive resource. |
|
Municipal Government Intern Job Description Job Description (Created: 07/29/2020; Reviewed: August 21, 2020 ) A job description to be used by any city or town when creating and recruiting for a municipal government intern. |
|
Municipal Judge, Without Concurrent Jurisdiction, Hearing State Misdemeanor Charges Legal Opinion (Created: 07/17/2002; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS researched the ability of a municipal judge, without concurrent jurisdiction, to hear state misdemeanor charges. |
|
Municipal Liquor Inspection Fees Legal Opinion (Created: 09/05/1997; Reviewed: October 4, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the records that liquor wholesalers provide to the municipality under the law authorizing municipalities to impose a liquor inspection fee are open to the public. |
|
Municipal Officers, Municipal Employees, Ministerial Officers, and General Supervision Legal Opinion (Created: 09/03/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked the difference between an officer and an employee, what is a ministerial officer, and what does the term "general supervision" mean with respect to a mayor's right to exercise general supervision over certain city officers or employees. |
|
Municipal Purchasing Act and Extension of Contract with Same Bid Pricing Legal Opinion (Created: 10/25/1993; Reviewed: March 26, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can enlarge or reduce the project size by up to 25% with the same unit price. |
|
Municipal Regulations Governing Blasting Legal Opinion (Created: 09/03/1993; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether Tennessee Code Annotated, ' 68-44-110 et seq. preempts any municipal regulations governing blasting. |
|
Municipal Swimming Pools and Admission Fees: A Telephone Survey Conducted by the MTAS Library for the City of Collinwood Survey (Created: 04/01/2004; Reviewed: May 3, 2017 ) Ten cities were asked about admissions charges for municipal pools, rate of pay for lifeguards, salary for pool managers, and rates for private party rental. |
|
Municipal Work on Private Property Legal Opinion (Created: 08/07/2018; Reviewed: August 17, 2018 ) Analyzes the law governing right of a city to spend money to make improvements on private property. |
|
Municipalities Enacting an Auto Decal Charge General (Created: 04/06/2018; Reviewed: April 16, 2018 ) MTAS was asked to review the auto decal charge implemented by the City of Chattanooga and advise whether it was feasible for this town to implement. |
|
Municipality Conducting Drainage Issue Mitigation Work on Private Property General (Created: 03/31/2020; Reviewed: July 15, 2020 ) A city administrator contacted MTAS regarding the town doing drainage work on private property. Public Works Consultant John Chlarson responded to the request, explaining that the water issue is causing damage to the town's right of way. It is recommended that the ditch be rechannelized and that channel and bank protection should be installed. |
|
Municipality May Have to Return Money Paid By a User Who Was Billed for Sewer Service When No Sewer Service Was Provided or Available Legal Opinion (Created: 07/02/1993; Reviewed: October 29, 2018 ) MTAS was asked whether a municipality has to return money paid by an outside water user who was also billed for sewer service when no sewer service was provided or available. |
|
Murfreesboro Fire Department 2010 Annual Report Report/Study (Created: 02/04/2011; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) An example of an annual report from the Murfreesboro Fire Department. |
|
MUTCD and Engineering Study for Traffic Light Legal Opinion (Created: 09/04/2007; Reviewed: May 4, 2020 ) Citizen ran a red light and alleges that he cannot be convicted of running the light because the installation of the light was not supported by an engineering study as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). |
|
Mutual Aid Assistance in Tennessee: A Collection of Resources from MTAS General (Created: 04/09/2020; Reviewed: April 15, 2020 ) A collection of resources on mutual aid assistance in Tennessee. The collection includes MTAS Hot Topics, a legal opinion from former MTAS Legal Constant Dennis Huffer, a full text document of Public Chapter 743, and two mutual aid assistance agreement templates. |
|
Mutual Aid Update: FEMA Reimbursement of Mutual Aid Costs Under Certain Conditions. General (Created: 12/17/2011; Reviewed: April 9, 2020 ) FEMA will reimburse mutual aid costs under certain conditions. |
|
N95 Respirators and Respiratory Protection Q & A: A Hot Topic for Tennessee Municipalities General (Created: 03/30/2020; Reviewed: March 30, 2020 ) With the shortage of N95 respirators, which is the type of respirator recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for respiratory protection against the coronavirus, MTAS has received questions about the reuse of N95 respirators and alternate types of respirators and masks. This hot topic provides information on N95 respirators and other types of respiratory protection. MTAS does not recommend or endorse any products. Cities should use this information as a resource when making decisions for their operations. |
|
Natural Gas Primer for Elected Officials General (Created: 04/09/2021; Reviewed: April 9, 2021 ) This guide provides basic information to municipal elected officials concerning natural gas as it relates to a municipal gas system or local distribution customer (LDC). It is not intended to be an all-inclusive detailed discussion on natural gas. |
|
Need for a City Administrator Report/Study (Created: 06/05/2003; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to assist theTown of Spencer in converting to a city administrator form of government. |
|
Need for Professional Management Report/Study (Created: 08/28/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) A report addressing the issue of employing professional managers or administrators who have municipal experience. |
|
Need for Professional Management Experience General (Created: 05/26/2009; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) The purpose of this letter is to increase awareness of the issues that need to be considered when hiring a city administrator. |
|
Negotiating Price with the Low Bidder When There Is Only One Bid on a Municipal Purchase Legal Opinion (Created: 02/04/1997; Reviewed: November 16, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can negotiate price with the low bidder when there is only one bid on a municipal purchase. |
|
Nepotism and Step-Children Legal Opinion (Created: 10/27/1999; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether step-children should be added to the list of those who are precluded from being employed under the same line of supervision in the city. |
|
Network Technician Job Description (Created: 10/01/2009; Reviewed: October 29, 2018 ) A job description for the position of Network Technician from North Kansas City, Kansas. |
|
New Financial Disclosure Required for Tax Abatements General (Created: 12/05/2016; Reviewed: October 29, 2018 ) A tax abatement per GASB may not be the same as the legal definition of a tax abatement in Tennessee law, but remember that GASB's definition is for external financial reporting purposes. |
|
New Fire Station Design Standards General (Created: 09/08/2003; Reviewed: September 11, 2017 ) MTAS received a question on the construction of a new fire station. |
|
New Officials' Tips General (Created: 06/06/2002; Reviewed: April 16, 2021 ) MTAS consultants ranked their top fifteen tips for new officials. |
|
New Youth Sports Concussion and Head Injury Law Effective January 1, 2014 General (Created: 12/11/2013; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Public Chapter 148 passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in April 2013 and effective on January 1, 2014, requires all cities that have 'youth athletic activities' to comply with guidelines issued by the Tennessee Department of Health concerning risk and symptoms of concussion and head injuries. |
|
Newly Elected Official’s Guide to Taking Office General (Created: 11/14/2019; Reviewed: November 5, 2020 ) You just won an election for your municipal office. Now what? We address some common questions of when and how you take office, who may administer your oath, and what information should be included the oath of office in this document. Sample oath templates for boards, judges and other offices are included for Tennessee municipal use. Also, we have short online course (City Byte) linked below that will walk you through the following topics: when do you take office, who can swear you in, what should be in the oath and what's next. |
|
NFPA 1582: Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters and Fire Department Physicians Form (Created: 09/24/2019; Reviewed: September 24, 2019 ) This is an NFPA sample form for conducting a physical medical examination for a firefighter. |
|
NFPA Rules Governing Exits from Existing Business Occupancies Legal Opinion (Created: 04/30/1997; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to clarify the NFPA Rules governing exits from existing business occupancies, such as city and town halls. |
|
Nolensville, Tennessee, Fire Services Study Report/Study (Created: 09/28/2012; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) The purpose of this fire study is to answer two questions: 1. What options are available to the Town of Nolensville regarding the provision of fire protection, emergency medical response, and related emergency services for the town? 2. Can MTAS provide a recommendation for a fire protection plan for the Town of Nolensville at build-out? |
|
Nomination for Filling the Vacancy on a City Council Form (Created: 07/13/2015; Reviewed: July 15, 2017 ) The City of Kingsport requested a nomination form for filling a city council vacancy. |
|
Non-Compliance with Governor Lee’s Executive Orders Nos. 17, 21 and 22: Guidance for Tennessee Municipalities General (Created: 03/25/2020; Reviewed: April 2, 2020 ) Guidance for municipalities on a course of action for business owners who may refuse the guidelines of Executive Orders Nos. 17, 21, and 22. |
|
Non-Resident of a Town Holding the Office of Alderman Legal Opinion (Created: 06/15/1994; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether a non-resident of the town can hold the office of alderman. |
|
Norris Citizen Survey Survey (Created: 07/18/2008; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) An example of a citizen survey on the topics of annexation, taxation, and growth. |
|
Norris City Manager Evaluation Form (Created: 02/01/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to create an evaluation form based on requirements from the city's charter and code. |
|
Northeast Guide for Estimating Staffing at Publicly and Privately Owned Wastewater Treatment Plants Report/Study (Created: 06/29/2009; Reviewed: April 4, 2017 ) The guide and Excel spreadsheet may be downloaded from: http://www.neiwpcc.org/technicalguides.asp |
|
Notice of a Special Meeting Legal Opinion (Created: 09/29/2006; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) How long in advance is the notice of a special meeting required to be given to the public? |
|
Notification Necessary to Advertise Meetings of the Solid Waste Planning Board Legal Opinion (Created: 07/24/1992; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about the Tennessee Open Meetings Law and the kind of notification necessary to advertise meetings of the Solid Waste Planning Board since they will be meeting in several locations. |
|
Number of Board Members in Selected Cities General (Created: 02/27/2008; Reviewed: June 9, 2017 ) A listing of the number of board members in eighty cities with populations between 2,400 and 7,600. |
|
Number of Salaried Mayors, City Administrators and Managers by Population of Cities Survey (Created: 09/24/2007; Reviewed: March 11, 2010 ) MTAS was asked to for statistics on the number of salaried mayors, city administrators and city managers of cities in Tennessee. |
|
Oak Hill 2020 Neighborhood Meetings: Report to the Commission Report/Study (Created: 03/19/2014; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) The purpose of the meetings was to help establish priorities for future city services and to identify options regarding the city's future finances. |
|
Oath of Office for a Codes Inspector Form (Created: 12/05/2013; Reviewed: April 17, 2017 ) MTAS was asked for an example of a form to be completed at the swearing in of a codes inspector. |
|
Oath of Office for Municipal Planning Commission Members Legal Opinion (Created: 05/11/2007; Reviewed: October 29, 2018 ) MTAS was asked whether members of a municipal planning commission must take an oath of office. |
|
Obese Employee Is Unable to Perform the Major Functions of the Job General (Created: 08/13/2013; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what to do when an obese employee is unable to perform the major functions of the job. |
|
Obligation of Mayor to Countersign Payroll Checks Legal Opinion (Created: 06/07/1993; Reviewed: June 2, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the mayor has any discretion to refuse to countersign payroll checks. |
|
Obligation of Town to Honor Renewal Provision in a Lease Legal Opinion (Created: 11/02/2007; Reviewed: May 25, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the Town is obligated to honor a renewal provision in a lease. |
|
Obligation to Stabilize Riverbank and Street Legal Opinion (Created: 05/15/2001; Reviewed: June 19, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the City has an obligation to stabilize a certain part of a riverbank and a closed street that is also being eroded. |
|
Obtaining Credit Reports for Police & Fire Applicants: An MTAS Survey Survey (Created: 08/08/2014; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) MTAS asked 15 cities whether they obtain credit reports during the hiring process for police officers and firefighters. |
|
Obtaining Utility Payments from a Bankrupt Mobile Home Court Legal Opinion (Created: 05/18/2007; Reviewed: May 17, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what remedy the city has against the owner of a single-metered mobile home court with 80 mobile homes who owes a water bill of $16,000 and who has filed for bankruptcy. |
|
Off-Duty Responsibility of Police Officers General (Created: 01/11/2002; Reviewed: June 30, 2017 ) A statement of the off-duty responsibility of police officers. |
|
Off-Premises Beer Sales Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 06/16/2003; Reviewed: July 5, 2017 ) An ordinance to continue to provide for off-premises beer sales and to create two classifications for consumption on-premises. |
|
Office Efficiency Review Report/Study (Created: 03/31/2015; Reviewed: May 18, 2017 ) MTAS was engaged to conduct an office efficiency review for the purpose of identifying enhancements to office processes and procedures. |
|
Office Manager Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Office Manager for the Department of Parks and Recreation. |
|
Office Manager Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: May 3, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Office Manager under the Department of Utilities. |
|
On Premise Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance (Created: 05/02/2003; Reviewed: July 5, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to assist in developing ordinances for on premise consumption of alcoholic beverages as permitted by state law and approved by referendum. |
|
On Premise Liquor and Beer Hours with Privilege Tax Statute General (Created: 11/10/2014; Reviewed: June 20, 2017 ) MTAS was asked how the successful referendum to authorize liquor by the drink will affect the hours when beer may be sold for on-premises consumption in an establishment holding both a city beer permit and Tennessee ABC liquor by the drink license. |
|
On the job injury and police/fire recruits survey Survey (Created: 07/18/2017; Reviewed: July 18, 2019 ) A survey of selected cities regarding on the job injuries related to police and fire recruits. |
|
On-Boarding Software Survey Survey (Created: 10/01/2017; Reviewed: May 15, 2020 ) Twenty-one Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out if they use onboarding software for new employee orientation. |
|
One Way Street Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 05/05/2015; Reviewed: May 4, 2020 ) An ordinance template to convert Smith Street into a one-way street, in the town of Volopolis City, Tennessee. |
|
One-Way Street in Front of School Legal Opinion (Created: 05/01/1997; Reviewed: May 4, 2020 ) MTAS was asked whether the one-way street in front of the school can be made a 'not through street,' so that the business owner and the two or three other property owners whose access to their property is inconvenienced when school starts and when it ends each day can drive against the one way traffic to reach their property. |
|
Oneida and Winfield Collection System Report/Study (Created: 09/12/2005; Reviewed: February 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked for assistance in the possible takeover of the Winfield sewer system by Oneida. |
|
Online Training in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 03/22/2019; Reviewed: March 22, 2019 ) Twelve Tennessee cities were contacted to find out if they provide employee training online and what types are offered. |
|
Onsite Medical Clinic Survey Results Survey (Created: 05/03/2007; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS and TPMA were asked to conduct a survey of jurisdictions currently offering or planning to offer onsite medical services to their employees. |
|
Open Burning Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 11/08/2006; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) A sample open burning ordinance. |
|
Open Meetings Act Question Legal Opinion (Created: 05/09/2003; Reviewed: March 19, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether an "intervention" meeting of board of mayor and aldermen, in which focus is team building and better relations among board members, is subject to the Open Meetings Act. |
|
Open-Air Fires and Unattended Fires Legal Opinion (Created: 02/12/1999; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) MTAS was asked for an opinion on brush burning operations. |
|
Opening Mail by Municipal Offices and Officers Legal Opinion (Created: 02/02/2011; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can adopt a policy of having one person or office open all mail that comes to the city or city offices before it is routed to the addressee. |
|
Operating an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on City Streets General (Created: 08/29/2008; Reviewed: June 2, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about the legality of operating ATVs on city streets. |
|
Oral Interview Questions for Entry Level Firefighter General (Created: 05/19/2006; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to provide sample oral interview questions for an entry level firefighter. |
|
Ordinance Abandoning Part of a City Street in Smithville Ordinance (Created: 06/02/2004; Reviewed: December 16, 2020 ) MTAS was asked to review proposed changes to accommodate a drive through for a drug store. |
|
Ordinance Abolishing the Beer Board Ordinance (Created: 04/28/2004; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An ordinance abolishing the beer board and appointing the board of mayor and aldermen as the beer board. |
|
Ordinance Adopting by Reference State Traffic Offenses and Rules of the Road Ordinance (Created: 02/19/2007; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance of the Town of Bean Station adopting by reference state traffic offenses and rules of the road. |
|
Ordinance Adopting Personnel Policies and Procedures Ordinance (Created: 06/30/2014; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked who is responsible for hiring a new firefighter; includes consanguinity/affinity relationship chart and ordinance adopting personnel policies and procedures. |
|
Ordinance Adopting Regulations for Extending Sewer Services Ordinance (Created: 05/19/2004; Reviewed: February 1, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare a sewer extension ordinance. |
|
Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget and Tax Rate Ordinance (Created: 10/04/2002; Reviewed: December 16, 2020 ) MTAS was asked to write an ordinance for adopting a municipal budget and levying a property tax. |
|
Ordinance Adopting the International Building Code Ordinance (Created: 10/08/2004; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) An ordinance of the Town of Mountain City adopting the 2003 edition of the International Building Code. |
|
Ordinance Adopting the Property Tax Freeze Program Ordinance (Created: 06/19/2008; Reviewed: October 26, 2016 ) An ordinance adopting the property tax freeze program for elderly low-income homeowners as authorized in state law. |
|
Ordinance Allowing Leashed Dogs on a Particular Section of the Tusculum Linear Trail Ordinance (Created: 04/24/2019; Reviewed: May 12, 2020 ) The City of Tusculum has developed a Linear Trail Project and has previously prohibited animals of all kinds from being on the trail. This ordinance allows leashed dogs to be on a certain section of the Linear Trail. |
|
Ordinance Amending Historic Zoning Regulations Ordinance (Created: 12/11/2007; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend the Cumberland Gap Code regarding historic zoning regulations. |
|
Ordinance Amending the Beer Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Beer Ordinance (Created: 07/01/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to create a new license class and review a proposed ordinance amendment to allow a hotel to serve, but not sell, beer. |
|
Ordinance Amending the Decherd Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Beer, Sections as Indicated Ordinance (Created: 02/21/2003; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend the distance from businesses licensed for on premises consuption of beer to churches and other places of public gathering. |
|
Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year Budget Ordinance (Created: 09/15/2010; Reviewed: July 15, 2017 ) An ordinance of the City of Townsend, Tennessee amending the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget. |
|
Ordinance Amending Title 1, General Administration of the Town of Kimball Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 4, City Board Meetings Ordinance (Created: 06/19/2002; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) An ordinance that limits the time citizens may speak at a board meeting. |
|
Ordinance Amending Title 15, Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Dandridge to Establish Two Hour Parking Limits on Designated Streets and at Designated Times Ordinance (Created: 08/03/2001; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) Ordinance establishing parking limits on designated streets of Dandridge. |
|
Ordinance Amending Travel Policies Ordinance (Created: 07/22/2008; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) An ordinance amending the Town of Bell Buckle's travel policies to be based on the Federal reimbursement rate schedule. |
|
Ordinance and permit regulating short-term rentals in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 12/10/2019; Reviewed: December 10, 2019 ) An ordinance and permit form regulating short-term rentals in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. |
|
Ordinance Authorizing Employees of the Town of Centerville to Contribute Accumulated Sick Leave to Employees Who Have Experienced Serious Illness or Injury and Regulating Such Contributions Ordinance (Created: 08/03/2001; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) Ordinance authorizing employees to contribute accumulated sick leave to other employees. |
|
Ordinance Authorizing Governing Bodies to Appropriate Revenues from Natural Gas Utility System to Chambers of Commerce or Economic and Community Organizations for Economic Development Purposes Ordinance (Created: 06/15/2018; Reviewed: July 18, 2018 ) These can be used by municipal governing bodies that have natural gas utility systems or a board that has control over a municipal natural gas utility system for purposes of appropriating money to a chamber of commerce or economic and community organization. The legislation does not allow money to be appropriated for these purposes in Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Metro Nashville. |
|
Ordinance Changing the Official Depository of City Funds Ordinance (Created: 11/13/2007; Reviewed: February 16, 2010 ) An ordinance to amend the city's code regarding the town's official depository for town funds. |
|
Ordinance Contracting the Town Limits of Palmer, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 09/28/2004; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare a de-annexation or contraction ordinance. |
|
Ordinance Designating the City Officials Authorized to Declare a State of Emergency Ordinance (Created: 01/12/2005; Reviewed: December 17, 2020 ) An ordinance that states which officials may declare a state of emergency. |
|
Ordinance Disbanding the Town of Oakdale Fire Department Ordinance (Created: 08/24/2001; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) An ordinance disbanding the Town of Oakdale fire department by repealing Title 7 Sections 301 through 307 of the Town of Oakdale's Code of Ordinances. |
|
Ordinance Enacting an Ethics Policy Ordinance (Created: 09/07/2006; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) An ordinance enacting an ethics policy for the officers, employees, and advisory board members of the City of Union City, Tennessee. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Code of Conduct for Participants and Spectators Using City of Loudon Recreation Facilities or Services Ordinance (Created: 07/23/2002; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare an ordinance establishing a code of conduct for participants and spectators using City of Loudon recreation facilities or services. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Debt Policy for the Town of Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 02/21/2012; Reviewed: February 22, 2012 ) The purpose of this debt policy is to establish a set of parameters by which debt obligations will be undertaken by the Town of Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Driver Education Course and Providing for Its Operation Ordinance (Created: 05/12/2005; Reviewed: November 12, 2020 ) An ordinance that establishes a traffic school. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Driver Education Program Ordinance (Created: 08/13/2008; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked for assistance in adopting a driver education course. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Fire Department for the City of Columbia, Tennessee, and Repealing Title 7 Chapter 1 of the Columbia Municipal Code Ordinance (Created: 08/03/2001; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) Ordinance establishing Columbia, Tennessee's, fire department. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Fire Department for the Town of Anytown, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 09/21/2001; Reviewed: June 2, 2017 ) This guide, which was revised in 2017, is to be used in writing an ordinance to create a fire department. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Policy for the Placement of Streetlights in the Town of Woodbury Ordinance (Created: 11/06/2001; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) An ordinance which regulates the placement of streetlights. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Public Arts Commission Ordinance (Created: 10/29/2008; Reviewed: November 2, 2016 ) An ordinance of the Town of Linden establishing a public arts commission. |
|
Ordinance Establishing a Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Program (three versions) Ordinance (Created: 09/09/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked to write ordinances that would provide equipment replacement program alternatives. |
|
Ordinance Establishing an Office of Administrative Hearing Officer Ordinance (Created: 10/11/2011; Reviewed: November 14, 2018 ) An ordinance to create the office of Administrative Hearing Officer to hear certain building and property code violations. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Compensation for Members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Ordinance (Created: 05/01/2006; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) An ordinance of the the Town of Mountain City, Tennessee establishing compensation for the members of the board of mayor and aldermen. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Procedures and Requirements for the Carrying of Pagers or Other Electronic Communications Devices Ordinance (Created: 01/26/2006; Reviewed: April 15, 2021 ) An ordinance and accompanying letter addressing the procedures and requirements for carrying electonic communications devices, including pagers. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Regulations for Mobile Vendors Ordinance (Created: 10/18/2004; Reviewed: May 9, 2017 ) An ordinace to provide for the regulation of street and sidewalk vending activities in downtown Alamo. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Robert's Rules of Order Ordinance (Created: 12/14/2006; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) An ordinance establishing Robert's Rules of Order as the official set of procedures for conducting business at meetings of the board of mayor and aldermen. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations at the Samburg Ball Park Ordinance (Created: 07/03/2003; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An ordinance to prohibit alcoholic beverages, beer, fireworks, fires, and firearms in the Samburg Ball Park. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Speed Limits in a Certain Area Ordinance (Created: 08/31/2005; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance establishing the speed limit in a certain area and lowering the speed limit on a particular street. |
|
Ordinance Establishing Standards and Limits Regarding the Adjustment of Utility Bills Due to Leaks and Filling Pools Ordinance (Created: 08/22/2011; Reviewed: April 9, 2021 ) This ordinance allows up to two billing adjustments per calendar year relating to leaks and swimming pools. |
|
Ordinance Establishing the Position of City Administrator Ordinance (Created: 01/02/2015; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) An ordinance of the Town of Unicoi, Tennessee, establishing the position of city administrator and delineating duties therein. |
|
Ordinance for Disposal of Animal Waste Ordinance (Created: 07/31/2020; Reviewed: August 24, 2020 ) A municipal ordinance to amend Title 10, Chapter 2 of the Niota code regarding the disposal of animal waste. |
|
Ordinance for Removal of Vegetation and Debris from Overgrown and Dirty Lots Ordinance (Created: 11/06/2007; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) An ordinance to amend the town's code by adding regulations for removal of vegetation and debris from overgrown and dirty lots. |
|
Ordinance in Conflict with Charter and General Law Legal Opinion (Created: 04/16/2003; Reviewed: October 24, 2016 ) An ordinance limiting the power of taxation conflicts with the charter and general law. |
|
Ordinance Increasing Membership in Municipal Planning Commission Ordinance (Created: 05/27/2008; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) An ordinance regarding the creation and membership of the municipal planning commission. |
|
Ordinance Increasing the Local Option Sales Tax from 2.25% to 2.75% in the Town of Estill Springs, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 08/07/2002; Reviewed: November 14, 2018 ) MTAS was asked to provide an ordinance increasing the local option sales tax. |
|
Ordinance Increasing the Pay for the Office of Aldermen of the City of Sparta, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 08/02/2002; Reviewed: March 8, 2010 ) An ordinance to increase the pay of Aldermen in the City of Sparta. |
|
Ordinance Levying a Litigation Tax for the City of Cowan, Tennessee. Ordinance (Created: 10/17/2003; Reviewed: October 25, 2016 ) A sample ordinance for levying a municipal litigation tax. |
|
Ordinance of the City of Clinton, Tennessee Amending Title 11, Chapter 2 Pertaining to Alcohol Ordinance (Created: 11/06/2001; Reviewed: June 19, 2017 ) Purchasers of beer and alcoholic beverages must furnish photographic identification with a birth date to the seller. |
|
Ordinance of the City of Cowan Designating the City Council as the Beer Board Ordinance (Created: 03/12/2003; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare an ordinance designating the city council as the beer board. |
|
Ordinance of the City of Harrogate, Tennessee Providing for the Licensing and Regulation of Massage Parlors Ordinance (Created: 08/29/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to write an ordinance providing for the licensing and regulation of massage parlors. |
|
Ordinance of the City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Eliminating the Requirement for a Public Hearing When Amending the City's Personnel Policies Ordinance (Created: 04/08/2014; Reviewed: April 9, 2014 ) It is no longer necessary to hold a public hearing when amending the City's Personnel Policies because amendments can only be changed by the City Commission in a duly called public meeting, and amendments are required in writing through adoption of a resolution or, in some cases, an ordinance. |
|
Ordinance of the City of Rutherford, Tennessee to Prohibit the Practice of Nepotism in the Recruitment or Employment of Municipal Employees Ordinance (Created: 02/14/2003; Reviewed: May 2, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to provide a sample nepotism ordinance. |
|
Ordinance of the Town of Baileyton, Tennessee to Adjust Sewer Rates Ordinance (Created: 12/10/2019; Reviewed: May 14, 2020 ) The Town of Baileyton, Tennessee passed an ordinance to adjust sewer rates. |
|
Ordinance of the Town of Monterey, Tennessee, Prohibiting Heavy Truck Traffic Ordinance (Created: 05/22/2014; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance of the Town of Monterey, Tennessee, prohibiting heavy truck traffic on Crossville Street during school days from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
|
Ordinance of the Town of Sneedville, Tennessee, Prohibiting Heavy Truck Traffic Ordinance (Created: 01/05/2010; Reviewed: April 15, 2021 ) An ordinance of the Town of Sneedville, Tennessee, prohibiting heavy truck traffic on New Jail Street. |
|
Ordinance Opting Out of Mandatory Planning Commission Training Ordinance (Created: 05/27/2008; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) An ordinance relative to the training and continuing education of members of the planning and zoning commission. |
|
Ordinance Passed on Second Reading in Violation of Rules of Procedure Legal Opinion (Created: 04/19/2006; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about the validity of an ordinance passed on the second and final reading in violation of the rules of procedure adopted by the City Council and what should be done to adopt the ordinance validly if this was not done. |
|
Ordinance Pertaining to the Location Restriction of Stores Selling Alcoholic Beverages at Retail Ordinance (Created: 06/17/2005; Reviewed: July 5, 2017 ) An ordinance changing the distance restriction on liquor stores. |
|
Ordinance Pertaining to the Maximum Amount for Purchases Without Public Advertisement and Competitive Bidding Ordinance (Created: 09/18/2006; Reviewed: March 26, 2010 ) MTAS was asked for assistance in amending a purchasing ordinance to increase bid amounts. |
|
Ordinance Prescribing the Powers and Duties of the City Administrator Ordinance (Created: 02/11/2004; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) An ordinance for the City of Decherd, which gives the powers and duties of the city administrator. |
|
Ordinance Prohibiting Animals or Skateboards on the Tusculum Linear Trail Project Ordinance (Created: 07/11/2003; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An ordinance prohibiting animals or skateboards on a linear trail. |
|
Ordinance Prohibiting Heavy Vehicle Traffic on Most Streets Ordinance (Created: 05/15/2008; Reviewed: April 15, 2021 ) An ordinance prohibiting tractor-trailor or trucks over 10,000 pounds in weight. |
|
Ordinance Prohibiting Horses on Public Trails and Sidewalks Ordinance (Created: 10/08/2004; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An Ordinance of the Town of Mountain City, Tennessee prohibiting horses on public trails and sidewalks within the city. |
|
Ordinance Prohibiting Placing Leaves within the Storm Sewerage System Ordinance (Created: 07/03/2003; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance prohibiting the placement of tree leaves, grass clippings, and other yard wastes within the storm sewerage system. |
|
Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale and Regulating the Hours of Use of Fireworks within the Town Ordinance (Created: 08/14/2008; Reviewed: May 25, 2017 ) An ordinance limiting the use of fireworks to the 4th of July holiday and New Year's Eve. |
|
Ordinance Providing for Private Collection of Bulk Refuse Ordinance (Created: 05/27/2011; Reviewed: April 15, 2021 ) An ordinance for solid waste permits. |
|
Ordinance Providing for the Maintenance of Public Street Rights-of-Ways Abutting Private Property within the City Ordinance (Created: 09/24/2007; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) An ordinance making it the responsibility of property owners or occupants of property adjacent to public street rights-of-way to keep that property clean and mowed. |
|
Ordinance Providing for the Use of a Collection Agency to Collect Unpaid Fines Owed to the City Ordinance (Created: 08/10/2010; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) An ordinance of the Town of White Pine, Tennessee providing for the use of a collection agency to collect unpaid fines owed to the city. |
|
Ordinance Publication Requirement Legal Opinion (Created: 08/08/1996; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether an ordinance must be published if the city's charter contains no ordinance publication requirement. |
|
Ordinance Regarding the Regulation of Cats and Dogs Ordinance (Created: 06/30/2009; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the New Tazewell Code Book regarding the regulation of cats and dogs. |
|
Ordinance Regarding Water and Sewer Main Extensions for the Town of Mountain City, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 08/03/2001; Reviewed: January 27, 2017 ) Ordinance regarding water and sewer main extensions for Mountain City. |
|
Ordinance Regulating Animal Waste Ordinance (Created: 03/25/2010; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) An ordinance of the City of Lobelville regulating animal waste. |
|
Ordinance Regulating Detached Garages and Other Accessory Structures Ordinance (Created: 10/15/2020; Reviewed: December 1, 2020 ) A brief ordinance developed by MTAS to address the regulation of detached garages and other accessory structures. |
|
Ordinance Regulating False Fire Alarms Ordinance (Created: 01/13/2005; Reviewed: December 17, 2020 ) An ordinance defining false alarms and providing a schedule of notices, warnings, penalties, and costs. |
|
Ordinance Regulating False Fire Alarms Ordinance (Created: 06/14/2001; Reviewed: February 8, 2017 ) An ordinance to establish a process for discouraging false emergency alarms. |
|
Ordinance Regulating Junk Vehicles Ordinance (Created: 11/09/2007; Reviewed: June 11, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend the city's code, Title 13, by adding regulations of junk vehicles. |
|
Ordinance Regulating Junked Vehicles on Public and Private Property Ordinance (Created: 06/04/2012; Reviewed: June 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare a junked vehicle ordinance for the Town of Estill Springs. |
|
Ordinance Regulating Open Burning Within the City Ordinance (Created: 07/15/2004; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) An ordinace for the open burning of materials not produced or used on the property. |
|
Ordinance Regulating the Discharge of Firearms Within the City Ordinance (Created: 03/25/2010; Reviewed: June 30, 2017 ) An ordinance of the City of Lobelville to regulate the discharge of firearms with the exception of hunting, regulated by the TWRA. |
|
Ordinance Regulating the Placement of Infectious Waste in Garbage Collection Containers Ordinance (Created: 06/02/2003; Reviewed: December 17, 2020 ) This ordinance makes it unlawful to discard needles and sharps and imposes a penalty for violation. |
|
Ordinance Regulating the Placement or Construction of Buildings or Structures over Utility Mains and Stormwater Drains Ordinance (Created: 08/28/2009; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) An ordinance regulating the placement or construction of buildings or structures over utility mains and stormwater drains. |
|
Ordinance Requiring Vehicles to Stop for Pedestrians Who Are Crossing City Streets Where Lined and Marked Pedestrian Crossings Are Indicated Ordinance (Created: 04/13/2004; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance requiring vehicles to stop for pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. |
|
Ordinance Restricting Failed Motions from Reintroduction Ordinance (Created: 01/07/2008; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend the Town of Decatur Code pertaining to the re-introduction of failed motions to adopt ordinances and resolutions. |
|
Ordinance Summons Form Form (Created: 12/10/2004; Reviewed: December 23, 2016 ) MTAS was asked for guidance in preparing an ordinance summons. |
|
Ordinance Terminating City-Provided Refuse Collection Services Ordinance (Created: 12/09/2015; Reviewed: April 15, 2021 ) An ordinance of the City of Tusculum, Tennessee, terminating city-provided refuse collection services. |
|
Ordinance to Adopt a Code of Ethics Ordinance (Created: 08/29/2006; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend the municipal code and adopt a code of ethics for the town's officers and employees. |
|
Ordinance to Adopt the International Building Code Ordinance (Created: 07/30/2004; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) An ordinance to adopt the International Building Code of 2003 with SEISMIC deletions. |
|
Ordinance to Adopt Wastewater Regulations Ordinance (Created: 06/20/2014; Reviewed: April 4, 2017 ) An ordinance adopting wastewater regulations, including: general wastewater regulations; fat, oil, and grease abatement; and enforcement and abatement. |
|
Ordinance to Allow for the Partial Payment of Real Property Taxes Ordinance (Created: 09/15/2010; Reviewed: October 26, 2017 ) A sample ordinance which allows a municipality to accept partial payment of local real property taxes. |
|
Ordinance to Amend the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy of the Town of Bluff City, Tennessee by Adding Sworn Police Officers to the List of Those Who May Be Randomly Tested Ordinance (Created: 05/21/2015; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to create an ordinance that adds safety sensitive positions to random drug testing. |
|
Ordinance to Amend the Meeting Time for the Board Ordinance (Created: 02/08/2008; Reviewed: July 15, 2017 ) An ordinance to amend the New Tazewell code book pertaining to the meeting time for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. |
|
Ordinance to Amend Title 13, Chapter 1, of the Cleveland Municipal Code by Adding Thereto a New Section 13-107 Ordinance (Created: 11/06/2001; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) The removal from property of unsafe and unhealthy man-made and natural materials may be made at owner's expense. |
|
Ordinance to Change the Town Election Date Ordinance (Created: 05/29/2007; Reviewed: May 25, 2017 ) An ordinance to change the town election date to the November general election date. |
|
Ordinance to Control the Operation of Vehicles for Hire in the City of Erwin Ordinance (Created: 08/18/2003; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) An ordinance and permit forms for operating taxicabs. |
|
Ordinance to Create a Class of Beer Permits Which Can Be Granted to Caterers Ordinance (Created: 05/13/2008; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) An ordinance amending the beer ordinance of the City of Martin to create a class of beer permits which can be granted to caterers. |
|
Ordinance to Establish a Charge for False Emergency Alarms Ordinance (Created: 08/04/2004; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) An ordinance to establish a charge for false emergency alarms which were not caused by a violent act of nature. |
|
Ordinance to Establish a Purchasing Policy for the City of Rutherford, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 05/17/2002; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to write an ordinance that would establish policies and procedures for the procurement of equipment, services, materials, and supplies for the operation of municipal government. |
|
Ordinance to Establish Impound Lot Regulations and Fees for Impounded and/or Seized Vehicles Ordinance (Created: 01/08/2011; Reviewed: November 28, 2016 ) An ordinance to establish impound lot regulations and fees for impounded and/or seized vehicles for the City of Blaine. |
|
Ordinance to Establish Parking Limits on Designated Streets and at Designated Times Ordinance (Created: 08/12/2015; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance to establish parking limits on designated streets at designated times to allow city sanitation vehicles to collect solid waste. |
|
Ordinance to Establish Refuse Collection Fees Ordinance (Created: 03/30/2007; Reviewed: April 15, 2021 ) An ordinance to establish refuse collection fees in Title 17 of the municipal code. |
|
Ordinance to Establish Rules and Regulations for the Parks and Greenways -- of the City of Harrogate Ordinance (Created: 04/16/2002; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) An ordinance establishing rules and regulations for the parks and greenways of the City of Harrogate. |
|
Ordinance to Establish Uniform Purchasing and Property Disposal Policies for the Town of Rutherford, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 02/14/2003; Reviewed: March 26, 2010 ) MTAS was asked to provide a uniform purchasing ordinance. |
|
Ordinance to Increase the City Court Fees Ordinance (Created: 08/02/2005; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) An ordinance that increased city court costs from $80 to $120. |
|
Ordinance to Prohibit Large Vehicles from Entering/Exiting Intersection Ordinance (Created: 07/01/2009; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance to prohibit trucks and other large vehicles from entering/exiting the intersection of State Route 33 and Little River Road. |
|
Ordinance to Provide for Order, Safety, and Tranquility in the Streets of the Town of New Tazewell During Parades Ordinance (Created: 10/03/2002; Reviewed: June 9, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to write an ordinance which would allow the town to recover security costs during parades and rallies. |
|
Ordinance to Provide for Residential Garbage Collection -- Fees Ordinance (Created: 05/17/2002; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to write an ordinance that would provide for residential garbage collection fees. |
|
Ordinance to Raise the Sales and Use Tax in the City of Dunlap from 2.25% to 2.75% and to Request a Referendum of the People to Approve the Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 03/05/2010; Reviewed: October 26, 2016 ) The ordinance is one that increases the City of Dunlap's portion of the local option sales tax to the maximum 2.75% upon a successful referendum. |
|
Ordinance to Regulate Junked Vehicles Ordinance (Created: 07/03/2003; Reviewed: June 11, 2017 ) An ordinance prohibiting the keeping of junked, abandoned, dilapidated, or discarded motor vehicles inside the corporate limits of the Town. |
|
Ordinance to Regulate Junked Vehicles on Public and Private Property Ordinance (Created: 07/08/2004; Reviewed: June 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare a junked car ordinance. |
|
Ordinance to Repeal and Amend a Portion of ... the Personnel Policy Regarding Workers' Compensation Ordinance (Created: 08/03/2001; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) Ordinance regarding workers' compensation. |
|
Ordinance to Vacate a Part or All of a Street Ordinance (Created: 11/15/2004; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) An ordinance to close all or part of a street. |
|
Ordinance Violation and Appeal as a Civil Rather Than Criminal Proceeding Legal Opinion (Created: 02/15/2005; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether an appeal of an ordinance violation to circuit court by the defendant would be considered a civil or criminal matter. |
|
Organization of Local Library Board General (Created: 11/25/2002; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to assist Monteagle in determining how the local library board is organized, how the board is appointed, who can serve on the board, and to recommend the best way for Monteagle to make sure that its appropriation for library services is used properly. |
|
Organizational Retreat for Parks and Recreation Department Report/Study (Created: 09/03/2009; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to assist with an organizational retreat for staff. |
|
Organizational Structure of Municipal Public Works Departments Report/Study (Created: 02/28/2001; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) Letter detailing the organizational structure of a municipal public works department. |
|
Orientation Workshop Agenda General (Created: 05/08/2003; Reviewed: May 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to prepare an orientation workshop for the Town of Huntsville. Full text available in the MTAS library (City of Pikeville Orientation Booklet). |
|
OSHA Foot Protection Requirements General (Created: 08/13/2003; Reviewed: August 14, 2017 ) OSHA standards that apply to steel toe shoe requirements. |
|
Ouster of Commissioner Legal Opinion (Created: 09/11/2003; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the City would have to use the procedure in Tennessee Code Annotated, ' 6-20-220, to oust a commissioner or whether the City could use the general ouster law (T.C.A. ' 8-47-101, et seq.). |
|
Out-of-Rank/Class Pay Survey Survey (Created: 08/31/2004; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) Twenty-three city departments were asked questions about compensating employees who work in a job with a higher classification. |
|
Outdoor Display of Works of Art on City-Owned Property Form (Created: 01/28/2004; Reviewed: November 2, 2016 ) A conditional use permit for displaying works on city-owned property. |
|
Outside Utility Rate Discrimination Legal Opinion (Created: 05/19/2009; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) MTAS was asked several questions related to charging outside utility customers higher rates than inside utility customers. |
|
Overdue Parking Violations Notice Letter and Statute Form (Created: 12/07/2011; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about the procedure for turning over unpaid parking tickets to a collection agency. |
|
Overpayment of Fines, Taxes, and Costs to Municipal Courts General (Created: 05/29/2014; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what the procedure should be whenever a municipal court receives an overpayment of the amount due to a municipal court. |
|
Overriding the Decision of the Beer Board to Grant a Beer -- Permit Legal Opinion (Created: 12/11/1998; Reviewed: June 19, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city's governing body can override the decision of the beer board to grant a beer permit. |
|
Overtime Compensation for E-911 Dispatchers Legal Opinion (Created: 03/26/1998; Reviewed: January 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether E-911 dispatchers qualify for the 207(k) exemption for the purpose of working them 43 hours a week before they are eligible for overtime compensation. |
|
Overtime Compensation for Police Chief under FLSA Legal Opinion (Created: 01/03/2007; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the police chief was entitled to overtime compensation under the FLSA and the city's personnel policies. |
|
Overtime Compensation for Training Time for Police Officers Legal Opinion (Created: 10/21/2002; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether cities must pay overtime with respect to police officers attending law enforcement training academy. |
|
Overtime Compensation Response Summary Report Survey (Created: 03/23/2010; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) Twenty-two cities were asked about compensation for overtime in compliance with the FLSA and premiums for on-call. |
|
Overtime in Winchester General (Created: 08/31/2001; Reviewed: May 2, 2017 ) The City of Winchester is authorized to require its workers to work overtime unless the requested overtime would cause a city to violate a Federally protected right, such as FMLA leave. |
|
Overtime Pay in a Holiday-Shortened Workweek General (Created: 09/08/1999; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked if city employees who work over 8 hours per day in a 4-day, holiday work week would be due overtime pay. |
|
Overturning the Decision of the City Manager in Demoting the Police Chief Legal Opinion (Created: 12/08/1993; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city commission can overturn the decision of the city manager in demoting the police chief. |
|
Overview of Municipal Certifications in Tennessee Survey (Created: 07/01/2019; Reviewed: May 14, 2020 ) The Research and Information Center acquired information for a number of departments in Tennessee cities that require employees be certified in their fields. |
|
Package Liquor v. Liquor by the Drink Legal Opinion (Created: 11/07/2008; Reviewed: June 20, 2017 ) The General Assembly has passed a body of statutes regulating the sale of both package liquor and liquor by the drink. |
|
Paid Maternity Leave and Short-term Disability in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 11/20/2020; Reviewed: December 10, 2020 ) Twelve cities responded to a request for information regarding paid maternity leave and short-term disability for their employees. |
|
Pain Management Clinic Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 05/04/2010; Reviewed: June 9, 2017 ) An ordinance requiring the registration of Pain Management Clinics in Pinellas County, Florida. |
|
Park Maintenance Specialist I Greenhouse/Chemicals Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Park Maintenance Specialist I Greenhouse/Chemicals. |
|
Park Rules and Regulations (Renton, WA) Ordinance (Created: 07/01/1998; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) An ordinance establishing rules and regulations for parks. |
|
Parking Meters General (Created: 05/21/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked about the pros and cons of using parking meters in order to control hours of downtown parking. |
|
Parks and Facilities Fees Survey (Created: 09/01/2018; Reviewed: January 12, 2021 ) Twelve Tennessee cities were asked about their fees for park and facilities usage and who handles them. |
|
Parks and Recreation Budgets and Number of Employees: A Telephone Survey Conducted by the MTAS Library for the City of Winchester Survey (Created: 11/01/2003; Reviewed: January 12, 2021 ) Ten cities were asked about the budgets and number of employees in parks and recreation as well as their city budgets. |
|
Parks and Recreation Director Job Description (Created: 08/24/2001; Reviewed: May 4, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Smyrna. |
|
Parks and Recreation Director (1) Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Parks and Recreation Director. |
|
Parks and Recreation Director (2) Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: January 11, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Recreation and Parks Director. |
|
Parks and Recreation Fee Survey Survey (Created: 05/26/2011; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Ten cities were asked several questions about their parks and recreation department, budget, and staffing. |
|
Parks and Recreation Funding and Staffing: A Survey Conducted by the MTAS Library for the Town of Smyrna Survey (Created: 09/30/2006; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) Ten cities were asked several questions about their parks and recreation budget, staffing, and pavilion rental fee. |
|
Parrottsville Amended and Proposed Budget FY2008 General (Created: 06/06/2007; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) MTAS was asked to assist the governing body in preparing a budget. |
|
Partial Payments of Property Taxes and Citations Ordinance (Created: 12/20/2013; Reviewed: October 26, 2016 ) MTAS was asked whether the city needs to have an ordinance to accept partial payments for property taxes and citations; includes sample ordinance and resolution. |
|
Participation of the Volunteer Fire Department in a Fund Raising Project Legal Opinion (Created: 07/31/1992; Reviewed: June 27, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the Volunteer Fire Department can legally participate in a fund raising project. |
|
Passing a Resolution Authorizing Volunteers to Provide Fire Protection Within the City Limits Legal Opinion (Created: 03/12/1993; Reviewed: June 27, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about the advisability of some residents of the City forming a volunteer fire department and contracting with the City to provide services. |
|
Passing Regulations on Structures and Excavations in Street Rights-of-Way Legal Opinion (Created: 07/01/1998; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked whether cities in Tennessee can pass regulations on structures and excavations in their street rights-of-way and on private property that abuts their street rights-of-way . |
|
Passing Weight Limits on City Streets Legal Opinion (Created: 11/07/1994; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked whether the town can pass weight limits upon its streets. |
|
Paving Eight Streets under a Bid for the Reconstruction of Another Street Legal Opinion (Created: 04/05/1994; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can pave eight streets under a bid that was never accepted for the reconstruction of another street, but which had a separate paving price component. |
|
Pay for Seasonal Employees Legal Opinion (Created: 03/19/1993; Reviewed: September 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the City could pay umpires, scorekeepers, and others working just the summer months by the game rather than hourly wages or a specific salary. |
|
Pay Plan Issues and Salary Adjustments General (Created: 05/24/2012; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about giving a 2% raise to all employees being paid less than $40,000 and a one-time $500 bonus payment to everyone else. |
|
Paying City Commission Members for Serving on Beer Board Legal Opinion (Created: 08/13/2003; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether city council members can be paid extra compensation for service on the beer board. |
|
Paying for New Court Software Legal Opinion (Created: 12/13/2007; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked how the City may pay for new court software and whether a $10.00 charge may be levied per ticket for these purposes. |
|
Paying Interest on Contractor's Performance Bonds Deposited in Cash and Taking up Business Not Contained in the City Council Agenda Legal Opinion (Created: 09/16/1996; Reviewed: October 27, 2009 ) MTAS was asked whether a city is required to pay interest on contractor's performance bonds deposited in cash and, at regular meetings, can the city council take up business not contained in the agenda. |
|
Payment in Lieu of Insurance Coverage Legal Opinion (Created: 06/05/2001; Reviewed: October 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a city can end a program under which several city employees received in pay the equivalent of the cost of their insurance coverage under the city's health insurance program. |
|
Payment of "Hazard Pay" During COVID-19 Pandemic in Selected Cities in Tennessee Survey (Created: 04/24/2020; Reviewed: August 7, 2020 ) Seven Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding whether or not their employees are eligible for hazard pay during a crisis or emergency declaration. |
|
Payment of In Lieu of Taxes by a Municipal Water System Legal Opinion (Created: 01/15/2003; Reviewed: October 26, 2016 ) MTAS was asked whether a municipal water system can pay in lieu of taxes. |
|
Payroll Taxes for a Severance Payment General (Created: 03/31/2014; Reviewed: October 25, 2016 ) MTAS was asked how to process payroll taxes for a severance payment. |
|
Peddlers General (Created: 04/25/2002; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) A comparison of the business licenses and permits required for transient vendors, peddlers, solicitors, charitable solicitors, and street barkers. |
|
Pedestrian Crossing Policies and Guidelines General (Created: 08/18/2016; Reviewed: August 30, 2016 ) MTAS was asked to provide examples of policies and guidelines for mid-block pedestrian crossings. |
|
Pension and Health Insurance Benefits Survey Survey (Created: 10/31/2013; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) Eighteen West Tennessee cities were asked whether they provide pension benefits and health insurance to their full time employees and to the mayor. |
|
Pension Benefits for Rehired or Elected Employees Survey (Created: 12/18/2013; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) Eight cities were asked what happens to the pension benefit when an employee retires at normal retirement age, begins to draw pension benefits, and is later elected to office or is rehired by the City. |
|
Performance Appraisal Sample Documents Form (Created: 04/22/2016; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to provide some examples of performance appraisal or evaluation forms. |
|
Performance Correction Notice Form (Created: 01/13/2004; Reviewed: January 12, 2021 ) MTAS was asked to provide a performance correction notice for the City of Dunlap. |
|
Performance Evaluation Survey Survey (Created: 04/01/2005; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) Thirty-six cities, counties, and departments were asked several questions about how they use performance evaluations. |
|
Performance Evaluation Survey Survey (Created: 12/16/2016; Reviewed: February 10, 2017 ) Six cities responded to an MTAS survey about the types of evaluation forms or methods used, software, statistical scoring method, whether validity of instruments or process used is determined, requirements for presence of measurable performance criteria, minimizing rater bias, merit increases, plus questions related to performance assessment of the city manager. |
|
Performance Evaluation/Staff Development Form for Employees in Non-exempt Classifications. Form (Created: 01/01/1999; Reviewed: January 12, 2021 ) A form used by Mercer University to aid supervisors in staff training and evaluations. |
|
Performing a Marriage Ceremony General (Created: 01/20/2015; Reviewed: January 20, 2015 ) MTAS was asked whether a vice-mayor may officiate at a wedding ceremony. |
|
Performing Criminal Background Checks on Potential Employees General (Created: 07/02/2004; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) MTAS was asked how to perform criminal background checks on potential employees of the Town. |
|
Permanent Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Legal Opinion (Created: 08/26/2011; Reviewed: June 6, 2017 ) Several questions are raised in this opinion, including, do the property owners who granted the easement have any remedy against the city and are there issues of liability of the electrical cooperative to the city and to the owners of the property. |
|
Permitting Fire Department Pumpers to Connect to Hydrants During a Fire General (Created: 08/01/2014; Reviewed: May 12, 2017 ) MTAS was asked why the fire department pumpers are not permitted to connect to hydrants during a working fire. |
|
Personal Interest Disclosure Form Form (Created: 01/18/2017; Reviewed: April 3, 2020 ) Pursuant to the ethics policy adopted by the municipality, this model ethics code personal interest disclosure form is required to be filled out and submitted to the city recorder when a municipal employee or official must exercise discretion over a matter that he/she has a personal interest in that affects, or a reasonable person might believe affects, the employee or official's exercise of discretion. |
|
Personal Property Taxes in Maryville Report/Study (Created: 07/01/2003; Reviewed: January 12, 2021 ) MTAS was asked to research several issues relating to collection of personal property taxes and prepare a report listing relevant statutes, charter provisions and options available to the city for collection of the taxes. |
|
Personal Safety for Fire Investigators General (Created: 06/01/2020; Reviewed: July 9, 2020 ) A standard operating guideline is recommended for all fire investigators or those involved in the duties of fire and explosion scene investigations. |
|
Personnel Authority of City Judges Legal Opinion (Created: 10/02/2000; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the City Judge has the authority to appoint, discipline, and remove the court clerk and deputy court clerk. |
|
Personnel Information Form Form (Created: 05/21/2012; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) A sample form to be used for compliance with government record keeping and reporting requirements. |
|
Personnel Policies Regarding the Hiring of Felons Survey (Created: 12/10/2019; Reviewed: May 14, 2020 ) A survey of selected cities regarding policies related to the hiring of felons. |
|
Personnel Powers of City Manager v. Council Legal Opinion (Created: 04/22/1998; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether any individual member of the city council, or the city council as a body, has the authority to require the city manager to dismiss or to take any other personnel action against a city employee, or to give orders or instructions to city employees. |
|
Physical Agility Testing and Holiday Time Off Survey (Created: 08/03/2015; Reviewed: May 26, 2017 ) Thirteen cities were asked questions about physical agility testing for police officers and firefighters, as well as whether the city provides any form of holiday time off when an employee is required to work a holiday. |
|
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Comprehensive Fire Protection Management Study Report/Study (Created: 05/09/2006; Reviewed: January 13, 2017 ) This fire study addresses how well the department is presently functioning as compared to national standards, federal requirements, and benchmarking industry standards. |
|
Pit Bull Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 09/01/2006; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) A sample ordinance prohibiting the ownership, harboring, or possessing of pit bulls. |
|
Pittman Center Purchasing Limits Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 08/12/2011; Reviewed: August 17, 2011 ) An ordinance setting purchasing limits for the Town of Pittman Center. |
|
Placing Flashing Lights in School Zones Legal Opinion (Created: 05/23/1996; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) MTAS was asked whether the city was responsible for placing flashing lights in the school zones located within the city on state controlled access highways. |
|
Planner I Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Planner I. |
|
Planner II Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Planner II. |
|
Planning and Zoning under Chapter 1101 Legal Opinion (Created: 10/12/2001; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) MTAS was asked the impact of Chapter 1101 on the planning and subdivision authority of cities. |
|
Planning Commission Meeting Procedures General (Created: 03/06/2006; Reviewed: March 29, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether discussion may take place at any time, irrespective of the making of a motion. |
|
Planning Commission Members General (Created: 07/25/2005; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked three questions about the membership of the planning commission. |
|
Planning Commission Terms General (Created: 02/28/2014; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) According to TCA '13-4-101, the terms of appointed members shall be of such length as specified by the City Council, provided that the term of one member expires each year. |
|
Planning Committee Issues Legal Opinion (Created: 04/21/2003; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) MTAS was asked to research the potential liabilities of a city with regard to subdivision development located outside the city boundaries that had initial approval of, and oversight from, planning commission. |
|
Planning Director Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Planning Director. |
|
Plant Operator Trainee Job Description (Created: 09/27/2002; Reviewed: April 14, 2021 ) Job description for the position of Plant Operator Trainee in Water and Wastewater. |
|
Police & Public Safety Fitness for Duty Testing 2010 Survey (Created: 06/29/2010; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Twenty cities responded to a survey about fitness assessments for police officers as part of the employment process. |
|
Police and Fire Department Annual Physical Exam Survey Survey (Created: 08/11/2006; Reviewed: May 23, 2017 ) Twenty-five cities and airport authorities were asked whether their police and fire departments require annual physical exams and if there are rewards or incentives given. |
|
Police Captain Job Description (Created: 08/24/2001; Reviewed: May 4, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Captain. |
|
Police Captain (1) Job Description (Created: 09/26/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Captain. |
|
Police Captain (2) Job Description (Created: 09/26/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Captain. |
|
Police Chief Resume Review Process General (Created: 11/24/2003; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Criteria and a rating sheet for evaluating resumes of police chief candidates. |
|
Police Department 12-Hour Shift Proposal Report/Study (Created: 12/05/2011; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) A proposal for the Police Department's request to transition to a 12-hour shift. |
|
Police Department Accreditation Programs General (Created: 09/04/2014; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS provided information on the accreditation programs of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA). |
|
Police Department Conducting a Forfeiture Sale Legal Opinion (Created: 07/01/2011; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a police department can conduct a forfeiture sale under T.C.A. 40-33-107. |
|
Police Department Request for Extra Duty Form Form (Created: 01/28/2016; Reviewed: May 14, 2020 ) A sample form used by the City of Cleveland Police Department when a citizen or organization requests a police presence at an event or function. |
|
Police Department Staffing Levels and Budget Information in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 04/24/2017; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) A survey of Tennessee cities regarding police staffing levels, police general fund budget and drug fund information. |
|
Police Detective Job Description (Created: 09/26/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Detective. |
|
Police Dispatching Services in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 06/15/2019; Reviewed: May 19, 2020 ) Selected Tennessee cities were asked how police dispatch services are handled in their departments. |
|
Police Employee with Seizure Conditions General (Created: 03/14/2006; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) The city is concerned about the employee being able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, and in particular, his ability to drive a vehicle. |
|
Police Feasibility Study : Town of Huntsville, Tennessee Report/Study (Created: 03/01/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) The Town of Huntsville inquired about the feasibility of establishing police services to its residents. |
|
Police Liability for Damages to Buildings in the Process of Searches in Exigent Circumstances Legal Opinion (Created: 11/17/2010; Reviewed: July 6, 2020 ) MTAS was asked whether the police are liable for damages done to private property that occur when they obtain entry to a building and seize a person's property under a search warrant or under exigent circumstances. |
|
Police Lieutenant Job Description (Created: 08/27/2001; Reviewed: May 4, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Lieutenant. |
|
Police Major Job Description (Created: 09/26/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Major. |
|
Police Officer Job Description (Created: 08/27/2001; Reviewed: May 4, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Officer. |
|
Police Officer (1) Job Description (Created: 09/26/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Police Officer. |
|
Police Officer Certification General (Created: 03/18/1998; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Certification requirements of police officers and part-time, or reserve, police officers. |
|
Police Officer Holiday Compensation: a Telephone Survey Conducted by -- the MTAS Library Survey (Created: 03/01/2002; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) Cities were asked the number of paid holidays given to police officers and how officers are compensated for working a holiday. |
|
Police Officer Oath Form (Created: 01/11/2002; Reviewed: April 19, 2021 ) Oath of office for a police officer. |
|
Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Survey (Created: 06/01/2018; Reviewed: May 15, 2020 ) Nineteen Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out about their police department recruitment and retention policies. |
|
Police Officer Serving as Codes Enforcement Officer General (Created: 03/26/2010; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a police officer may be assigned additional duties as a codes enforcement officer. |
|
Police Officers Who Have Not Been Certified Should Be Strictly Limited to Twenty Hours a Week Legal Opinion (Created: 01/29/1996; Reviewed: June 2, 2017 ) MTAS was asked, where several police officers have not attended the Peace Officers Standard Training (POST) course, exactly how many hours can these officers work under Tennessee law. |
|
Police Opening Locked Car Doors for Motorists Legal Opinion (Created: 06/18/2007; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether unlocking car doors for motorists is in the official line of duty of police officers. |
|
Police Record Clerks in Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 12/19/2016; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Ten cities were asked about the salary and job description of their police records clerk position. |
|
Police Uniforms/Uniform Allowances in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 07/31/2015; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS asked twelve cities whether they supply police uniforms or uniform allowances and the amount of the allowance. |
|
Police Vehicle Replacement Standards: MTAS Library Survey Survey (Created: 02/16/2007; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Three cities were asked their policies for replacing police vehicles |
|
Policies and Procedures for the Use of the Time Clock for Non-Exempt Employees General (Created: 12/12/2005; Reviewed: May 2, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to provide policies and procedures for clocking in or punching a time clock. |
|
Policy Against Harassment and Bullying General (Created: 04/26/2011; Reviewed: May 12, 2017 ) The purpose of this policy is to reaffirm the City of Sedona's policy against any form of harassment including sexual harassment, harassment based upon race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. It also affirms the City of Sedona's zero tolerance policy towards bullying. |
|
Policy for Rehiring Former City Employees Survey Survey (Created: 01/10/2017; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) Fourteen cities responded to an MTAS survey about their policies for rehiring former employees and how their previous employment factors into their benefits and longevity. |
|
Policy on Use of the City Attorney(s) General (Created: 02/10/2011; Reviewed: June 23, 2017 ) The City of Gustavus, Alaska, created a policy and procedure for queries to the City Attorney. |
|
Pool Room Regulations Legal Opinion (Created: 12/18/2001; Reviewed: May 5, 2017 ) While a number of cities still have pool and billiard parlor regulations, many provisions in them, and perhaps the entire regulations themselves, would not withstand legal scrutiny today. |
|
Population Threshold for Package Stores and Liquor by the Drink General (Created: 01/08/2014; Reviewed: June 20, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a city was eligible by statute to advance the prospect of allowing alcoholic beverage sales in the city limits. |
|
Potential Removal of Officer Under Charter Legal Opinion (Created: 04/05/2004; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) A city inquired about the removal of a commissioner under the charter provision permitting the removal of an officer. |
|
Potential Tort Liability Due to a Street Design Legal Opinion (Created: 08/30/1996; Reviewed: May 18, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the town has potential tort liability due to a street design. |
|
Potentiality That an Insufficient Number of Candidates Will Qualify for the Open Board Seats General (Created: 04/02/2014; Reviewed: May 8, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what to do if, in the upcoming municipal election, an insufficient number of candidates qualify for the four open board seats, and whether the city recorder may also run for alderman. |
|
Power of Municipal Judge to Order Traffic Offender to Attend Specific Driver Safety Classes Legal Opinion (Created: 09/23/2004; Reviewed: June 26, 2017 ) MTAS was asked if a municipal judge may order traffic offenders to attend a city operated course for traffic offenders. |
|
Power of Subpoena Legal Opinion (Created: 04/03/1996; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the board of mayor and aldermen, sitting as the beer board, have the power of subpoena with respect to hearing beer ordinance violation cases. |
|
Powers of a Mayor Who Has the Power of General Supervision Legal Opinion (Created: 06/14/2012; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) MTAS was asked several questions related to the power of the mayor and the difference between an officer and an employee. |
|
Powers of the Mayor Legal Opinion (Created: 02/14/2011; Reviewed: June 14, 2017 ) MTAS was asked several questions about what powers the mayor has with respect to officers and employees of the city. |
|
Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Fayetteville, Tennessee, Fayetteville Public Utilities, and Lincoln County, Tennessee, for Sewer Improvements to Enhance Economic Development and Job Growth General (Created: 11/30/2013; Reviewed: June 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked for a pre-annexation agreement for the extension of a sewer by the public utilities into the county. |
|
Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Woodbury, Tennessee, and _____________ and Related Improvements to Be Constructed Thereto General (Created: 05/09/2014; Reviewed: June 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked for a pre-annexation agreement for the extension of a trunk sewer line. |
|
Pre-Employment Testing of Clerical/Administrative Support Candidates Survey (Created: 08/16/2012; Reviewed: May 16, 2017 ) Fourteen cities were asked questions about their pre-employment testing of clerical/administrative support candidates. |
|
Pre-Existing Nonconforming Use Law Applied to Residential Mobile Homes Legal Opinion (Created: 02/14/2006; Reviewed: June 20, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a mobile home used as rental property comes within the protection of Tennessee's pre-existing non-conforming use law. |
|
Pre-Paid Legal Survey Survey (Created: 08/26/2005; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) Thirty-one cities, counties, and departments were asked several questions about their use of pre-paid legal services. |
|
Preventing Encroachment on the City Right of Way Legal Opinion (Created: 06/19/1996; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked how the city enforces its ordinance preventing encroachment on the city right of way "with signs, for sale cars, and some large, brick driveway entrance structures." |
|
Principal Clerk Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Principal Clerk. |
|
Private Sewage Disposal Regulations Ordinance (Created: 09/21/1999; Reviewed: January 10, 2017 ) An ordinance regulating private sewage disposal and requiring use of public sewers when available. |
|
Probationary Employee Entitled to Pay for Military Leave Legal Opinion (Created: 06/03/2011; Reviewed: May 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a probationary police officer, who had guard training on the weekend, is entitled to military leave and payment for work he missed during training. |
|
Procedure for a Larger Municipality to Annex a Smaller Muncipality Legal Opinion (Created: 07/28/2003; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) MTAS was asked to research the procedure for a smaller city to be taken over, or annexed, into a larger city. |
|
Procedures for Considering and Adopting a Budget Legal Opinion (Created: 08/08/2005; Reviewed: July 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked what procedures the Town should use in considering and adopting a budget. |
|
Process for Swearing-In the Mayor and Board General (Created: 08/21/2014; Reviewed: May 8, 2017 ) MTAS explains how the city charter provision sets forth the process for the swearing-in of members of the city's governing body. |
|
Procurement of Architect, Engineer, or Construction Services General (Created: 11/11/2013; Reviewed: April 12, 2021 ) MTAS was asked whether the city may seek qualifications and experience data from a single architectural, engineering, or construction services firm, when procuring these professional services. |
|
Producer Job Description (Created: 09/25/2002; Reviewed: May 26, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Program Producer for Citizens Information Television. |
|
Professional City Management Letter General (Created: 06/15/2009; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS prepared a letter to explain why a city should have a professional city manager. |
|
Professional Privilege Tax Licensing Boards 2014: Professional Services Used by the State of Tennessee General (Created: 10/23/2014; Reviewed: October 24, 2016 ) An occupation tax is imposed on those persons with an active Tennessee license or registration to practice any of the professions in this listing. |
|
Professional Services Rendered by Weightlifter Legal Opinion (Created: 12/10/1998; Reviewed: July 30, 2019 ) MTAS was asked whether T.C.A. ' 12-4-106 prohibits local governments from competitively bidding contracts for certain types of professional services. |
|
Prohibiting a Police Officer from Moonlighting as a Security Guard Legal Opinion (Created: 03/01/1993; Reviewed: January 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the Police Department Manual prohibits a police officer from moonlighting as a security guard at the Community College. |
|
Prohibiting by Ordinance the Broadcasting of Meetings of the City's Governing Body Legal Opinion (Created: 10/21/1996; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether the city by ordinance can prohibit the broadcasting of meetings of the city's governing body. |
|
Prohibiting Development of Private Property Legal Opinion (Created: 04/01/2004; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) MTAS was asked whether the city may restrict development of private property until a new school site is chosen. |
|
Prohibiting the Practice of Hypnotism Legal Opinion (Created: 01/26/2005; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a city can adopt and enforce an ordinance prohibiting the practice of hypnotism. |
|
Prohibiting Three Axle Vehicles on a Certain City Street Legal Opinion (Created: 10/09/1997; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can prohibit three (and more) axle vehicles on a certain city street that is the exclusive service road for a mobile home dealer in Georgia? |
|
Prohibition Against Collective Bargaining Legal Opinion (Created: 04/20/2000; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) MTAS was asked for a brief opinion with respect to the authority of local governments to enter into collective bargaining agreements with various employees. |
|
Project Checklist Form (Created: 05/03/2004; Reviewed: December 18, 2018 ) A checklist designed for utility construction projects. |
|
Property Acquisition and Manager's Tool Box Survey Survey (Created: 07/01/2019; Reviewed: May 15, 2020 ) Seven Tennessee cities responded to a survey regarding property acquisition and whether or not the city has developed a Manager's Tool Box containing policies, procedures, forms or a purchasing card. |
|
Property Annexed Before and During Construction Legal Opinion (Created: 06/24/2002; Reviewed: December 23, 2016 ) MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the application of a city's building and utility codes to annexed property before and during construction. |
|
Property Maintenance and Slum Clearance Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 01/28/2010; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) MTAS was asked for property maintenance and slum clearance information. Includes slum clearance ordinance. |
|
Property Maintenance Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 11/07/2002; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) The Town of Huntland requested a property maintenance or slum clearance ordinance. |
|
Property Maintenance Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 12/03/2003; Reviewed: June 15, 2017 ) An ordinance establishing the minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures |
|
Property Maintenance Standards and Enforcement Recommendations Report/Study (Created: 09/07/2011; Reviewed: December 23, 2016 ) MTAS was asked to draft a property maintenance program for the City of Decherd. Includes ordinance, resolution, maintenance checklist, inspection warrant, and notice of lien. |
|
Property Maintenance Standards and Enforcement Recommendations Report/Study (Created: 11/12/2010; Reviewed: January 12, 2021 ) This report outlines standards for property maintenance, recommendations for enforcement of property maintenance standards, inspection and enforcement procedures, and recommended implementation provisions. |
|
Property Maintenance Standards and Enforcement Recommendations Report/Study (Created: 03/29/2011; Reviewed: December 23, 2016 ) This report outlines standards for property maintenance, recommendations for enforcement of property maintenance standards, inspection and enforcement procedures, and recommended implementation provisions. |
|
Property Rights in Employment Legal Opinion (Created: 05/05/2005; Reviewed: May 11, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can provide employees greater property rights in employment than is provided in the charter. |
|
Property Standards Inspector I Job Description (Created: 06/08/2010; Reviewed: December 20, 2016 ) A job description for the position of Property Standards Inspector I for Nashville-Davidson County Metropolitan Government. |
|
Proposed Debt Policy Review for Chattanooga General (Created: 11/30/2011; Reviewed: December 12, 2011 ) MTAS reviewed Chattanooga's dept policy for conformance with the MTAS Model Debt Policy. |
|
Proposed Gift of Real Property from County School Board to City Legal Opinion (Created: 05/27/2005; Reviewed: December 19, 2016 ) MTAS was asked whether the City may receive a gift of real property from the County School Board. |
|
Proposed Handbill Ordinance Legal Opinion (Created: 03/09/1993; Reviewed: May 17, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to review a proposed handbill ordinance for its legal soundness. |
|
Proposed Moratorium on Rezoning City-Owned Property Legal Opinion (Created: 02/11/2002; Reviewed: June 27, 2017 ) MTAS was asked if a city could enter into an agreement with a developer to refrain from rezoning city-owned property for commercial use for a period of five years. |
|
Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a Mobile Home Park Legal Opinion (Created: 03/27/1996; Reviewed: December 21, 2018 ) MTAS was asked several questions with a respect to a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for a mobile home park. |
|
Propriety of a Municipality Donating Money to a Religious Cause in Return for Free Counseling Services to Police Officers and Firefighters Legal Opinion (Created: 10/30/1997; Reviewed: June 30, 2017 ) MTAS was asked about the propriety of a municipality donating money to a religious cause in return for 'free' counseling services to police officers and firefighters. |
|
Protecting Fire Department Infrastructure Report/Study (Created: 03/23/2016; Reviewed: May 25, 2017 ) This document contains some information on suspicious activity reporting and protective measures for fire departments to take to help secure the fire department's personnel and assets. |
|
Protection of Single-Wide Mobile Homes as a Pre-Existing Nonconforming Use Legal Opinion (Created: 05/11/2007; Reviewed: June 20, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether, and under what conditions, single-wide mobile homes have protection as a preexisting nonconforming use. |
|
Protective Clothing: Selection, Care and Maintenance [Sample Policy from Helotes, TX Fire Department] General (Created: 04/10/2018; Reviewed: December 13, 2019 ) A sample procedure from the Helotes, TX Fire Department for the selection care and maintenance of protective clothing for fire services. Material is used with permission of Fire Chief Scott Moreland, Helotes, TX. |
|
Providing City Water Service Inside a Utility District's Service Area Legal Opinion (Created: 06/10/2003; Reviewed: December 21, 2018 ) MTAS was asked whether the city utility system can provide utility service to property inside the utility district, under both federal and state law. |
|
Providing Health Insurance to the City Attorney Legal Opinion (Created: 08/03/1994; Reviewed: June 24, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can provide health insurance to the city attorney. |
|
Providing Police Services After Authorizing Liquor by the Drink General (Created: 07/28/2014; Reviewed: June 21, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether the town is required to provide police services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, following the successful passage of a referendum authorizing liquor by the drink or liquor package stores within the town limits. |
|
Provision of Insurance to Municipal Officers and Employees Legal Opinion (Created: 08/31/2001; Reviewed: August 3, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a city can provide health insurance to the department heads and/or their families, to the exclusion of all other city employees? |
|
Provisions for Uniforms for City Employees Survey (Created: 03/22/2019; Reviewed: April 10, 2019 ) Seven Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out if they reimburse for, provide an allowance for or purchase uniforms for any city employees. |
|
Proxy Voting by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Legal Opinion (Created: 01/13/1992; Reviewed: March 22, 2010 ) MTAS was asked whether proxy voting by the board of mayor and aldermen is allowed. |
|
Public Art Policy and Procedures General (Created: 09/27/2005; Reviewed: May 5, 2020 ) Guidelines and procedures for public art adopted by the City of San Luis Obispo; includes ordinance and resolutions. |
|
Public Arts Sample Contracts Form (Created: 04/08/2015; Reviewed: April 21, 2017 ) Several examples of public art contracts between the city and the artist. |
|
Public Building, Infrastructure, and Facility Naming Policy General (Created: 12/31/2014; Reviewed: May 30, 2017 ) This document outlines the policy of the Johnson City Board of Commissioners with respect to the naming of public buildings, infrastructure, and facilities owned by the City of Johnson City. |
|
Public Buildings Maintenance and Staffing: A Telephone Survey Conducted by the MTAS Library for the City of Kingsport Survey (Created: 01/01/2004; Reviewed: August 18, 2017 ) Ten cities were asked for job descriptions of custodians of public buildings and the number of square feet of public buildings that custodians are required to maintain. |
|
Public Employee Owning a Retail Liquor Store General (Created: 04/17/2014; Reviewed: June 20, 2017 ) MTAS was asked whether a public employee, such as a firefighter, can own a retail liquor store. |
|
Public Fire Safety Education Report Form (Created: 11/13/2019; Reviewed: November 13, 2019 ) Form created by MTAS to document public fire safety education programs for the State Fire Marshal's Office. |
|
Public Notice and Budget for the City of Townsend General (Created: 09/09/2010; Reviewed: May 6, 2020 ) Public notice information and budget for FY2009-2010 for the City of Townsend. |
|
Public Property Naming Survey (Created: 09/30/2016; Reviewed: January 11, 2017 ) Eight cities were asked several questions regarding the naming of public property. |
|
Public Purpose Doctrine Legal Opinion (Created: 08/10/2009; Reviewed: December 21, 2018 ) MTAS was asked about the legality of a city and church sharing in the costs of constructing a fence on an easement. |
|
Public Records Resolution Resolution (Created: 11/08/2006; Reviewed: November 2, 2017 ) A resolution providing for the maintenance, preservation and protection of public records, and establishing procedures for accessing and copying open public records. |
|
Public Relations Coordinator Job Description (Created: 01/14/2016; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) Job description for the position of Public Relations Coordinator. |
|
Public Safety Retirement Plan Survey Survey (Created: 08/31/2016; Reviewed: February 16, 2017 ) Nine cities responded to an MTAS survey about their retirement plans for their police and fire employees. |
|
Public Sector Retirement Bridge Supplement Usage in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 09/15/2017; Reviewed: May 15, 2020 ) A survey of selected cities regarding the offering of the supplemental bridge benefit for retiring public safety employees (T.C.A. 8-36-211). Questions also cover participation in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) and mandatory retirement ages for public safety employees. |
|
Public Services Department Organization Chart General (Created: 01/08/2007; Reviewed: May 31, 2017 ) An organizational chart of municipal services, including public works and utilities. |
|
Public Works Contract Requirements Ordinance (Created: 08/01/2005; Reviewed: June 5, 2017 ) MTAS was asked to research and recommend other municipal requirements relating to the administration of contracts for public works or improvements; includes resolution and ordinance. |