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| Paid Leave Benefits in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2021-08-02; Reviewed: 2021-09-17 ) Nine Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding their paid leave benefits for employees. |
| Paid Maternity Leave and Short-term Disability in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2020-11-20; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) Twelve cities responded to a request for information regarding paid maternity leave and short-term disability for their employees. |
| Park Maintenance Specialist I Greenhouse/Chemicals Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) Job description for the position of Park Maintenance Specialist I Greenhouse/Chemicals. |
| Parking Meters General (Created: 2002-05-21; Reviewed: 2020-05-05 ) 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: 2018-09-01; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) Twelve Tennessee cities were asked about their fees for park and facilities usage and who handles them. |
| Parks and Recreation Director Job Description (Created: 2001-08-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-07 ) Job description for the position of Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Smyrna. |
| Parks and Recreation Director (1) Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) Job description for the position of Parks and Recreation Director. |
| Parks and Recreation Director Job Description (2) Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) Job description for the position of Recreation and Parks Director. |
| Parks and Recreation Director Salary Information in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2021-03-26; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) Nine Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding salary ranges and how many employees report to the Parks & Recreation Director. |
| Parks and Recreation Fee Survey Survey (Created: 2011-05-26; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) 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: 2006-09-30; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) Ten cities were asked several questions about their parks and recreation budget, staffing, and pavilion rental fee. |
| Parks and Recreation Office Manager job Description Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) Job description for the position of Office Manager for the Department of Parks and Recreation. |
| Partial Payments of Property Taxes and Citations Ordinance (Created: 2013-12-20; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) 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: 1992-07-31; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) 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: 1993-03-12; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) 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: 1998-07-01; Reviewed: 2020-05-05 ) 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: 1994-11-07; Reviewed: 2020-05-05 ) 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: 1994-04-05; Reviewed: 2020-05-05 ) 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: 1993-03-19; Reviewed: 2021-05-07 ) 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 Increases for Fiscal Year 2022 Survey (Created: 2021-09-02; Reviewed: 2021-09-02 ) Survey invitations were went to 79 cities with 48 responses regarding merit raises and cost of living increases for city employees in Fiscal Year 2022. |
| Pay Plan Issues and Salary Adjustments General (Created: 2012-05-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-07 ) 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. |
| Pay Scale Increases and Promotion/Demotion Practices in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2022-03-14; Reviewed: 2022-06-03 ) The MTAS Research and Information Center was asked to gather information regarding pay scale increases and promotion/demotion practices in selected Tennessee cities. Five cities replied to the survey. |
| Paying City Commission Members for Serving on Beer Board Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-08-13; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) 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: 2007-12-13; Reviewed: 2021-07-28 ) 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: 1996-09-16; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) 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 of "Hazard Pay" During COVID-19 Pandemic in Selected Cities in Tennessee Survey (Created: 2020-04-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-18 ) 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: 2003-01-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) MTAS was asked whether a municipal water system can pay in lieu of taxes. |
| Payroll Taxes for a Severance Payment General (Created: 2014-03-31; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) MTAS was asked how to process payroll taxes for a severance payment. |
| Pedestrian Crossing Policies and Guidelines General (Created: 2016-08-18; Reviewed: 2021-04-29 ) MTAS was asked to provide examples of policies and guidelines for mid-block pedestrian crossings. |
| Performance Appraisal Sample Documents Form (Created: 2016-04-22; Reviewed: 2021-05-18 ) MTAS was asked to provide some examples of performance appraisal or evaluation forms. |
| Performance Correction Notice Form (Created: 2004-01-13; Reviewed: 2021-05-07 ) MTAS was asked to provide a performance correction notice for the City of Dunlap. |
| Performance Evaluation/Staff Development Form for Employees in Non-exempt Classifications. Form (Created: 1999-01-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-13 ) A form used by Mercer University to aid supervisors in staff training and evaluations. |
| Performing a Marriage Ceremony General (Created: 2015-01-20; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) MTAS was asked whether a vice-mayor may officiate at a wedding ceremony. |
| Performing Criminal Background Checks on Potential Employees General (Created: 2004-07-02; Reviewed: 2017-05-16 ) MTAS was asked how to perform criminal background checks on potential employees of the Town. |
| Permitting Fire Department Pumpers to Connect to Hydrants During a Fire General (Created: 2014-08-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) 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: 2017-01-18; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) 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: 2003-07-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) 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: 2020-06-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) A standard operating guideline is recommended for all fire investigators or those involved in the duties of fire and explosion scene investigations. |
| Personnel Powers of City Manager v. Council Legal Opinion (Created: 1998-04-22; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) 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. |
| Petition to Destroy Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia Form (Created: 2021-09-06; Reviewed: 2022-04-22 ) Sample documentation that can be used by Tennessee law enforcement officers to petition the court for permission to destroy drugs and drug paraphernalia. Also includes a sample order and affadavit. |
| Physical Agility Testing and Holiday Time Off Survey (Created: 2015-08-03; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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. |
| Pittman Center Purchasing Limits Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2011-08-12; Reviewed: 2021-07-28 ) An ordinance setting purchasing limits for the Town of Pittman Center. |
| Placing Flashing Lights in School Zones Legal Opinion (Created: 1996-05-23; Reviewed: 2021-06-09 ) 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: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) Job description for the position of Planner I. |
| Planner II Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) Job description for the position of Planner II. |
| Planning and Zoning under Chapter 1101 Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-10-12; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) MTAS was asked the impact of Chapter 1101 on the planning and subdivision authority of cities. |
| Planning Commission Meeting Procedures General (Created: 2006-03-06; Reviewed: 2021-06-09 ) MTAS was asked whether discussion may take place at any time, irrespective of the making of a motion. |
| Planning Commission Requiring Dedication of Property for Roads to Serve Subdivisions General (Created: 2022-07-06; Reviewed: 2022-10-14 ) MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responded to a Tennessee city regarding regulations requiring land for road development and 2022 Public Chapter 1128. |
| Planning Committee Issues Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-04-21; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) 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: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) Job description for the position of Planning Director. |
| Plant Operator Trainee Job Description (Created: 2002-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-04-14 ) Job description for the position of Plant Operator Trainee in Water and Wastewater. |
| Police Accreditation Staffing and Compensation Survey Survey (Created: 2021-06-29; Reviewed: 2021-09-02 ) Twenty-two Tennessee cities and towns answered a request for information regarding whether or not they have an employee that oversees the TLEA accreditation process. |
| Police and Fire Department Annual Physical Exam Survey Survey (Created: 2006-08-11; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) 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: 2001-08-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) Job description for the position of Police Captain. |
| Police Captain (1) Job Description (Created: 2002-09-26; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) Job description for the position of Police Captain. |
| Police Chief Resume Review Process General (Created: 2003-11-24; Reviewed: 2021-07-01 ) Criteria and a rating sheet for evaluating resumes of police chief candidates. |
| Police Department 12-Hour Shift Proposal Report/Study (Created: 2011-12-05; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) A proposal for the Police Department's request to transition to a 12-hour shift. |
| Police Department Accreditation Programs General (Created: 2014-09-04; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) 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: 2011-07-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) 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: 2016-01-28; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) 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 Scheduling in Selected Cities Survey (Created: 2021-11-19; Reviewed: 2022-03-04 ) Seven Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding the way their police officers work schedules are arranged. |
| Police Department Staffing Levels and Budget Information in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2017-04-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) A survey of Tennessee cities regarding police staffing levels, police general fund budget and drug fund information. |
| Police Dispatching Services in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2019-06-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) Selected Tennessee cities were asked how police dispatch services are handled in their departments. |
| Police Employee with Seizure Conditions General (Created: 2006-03-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) 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: 2002-03-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-07 ) 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: 2010-11-17; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) 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: 2001-08-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) Job description for the position of Police Lieutenant. |
| Police Officer Job Description (Created: 2001-08-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) Job description for the position of Police Officer. |
| Police Officer (1) Job Description (Created: 2002-09-26; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) Job description for the position of Police Officer. |
| Police Officer Hiring Considerations in Selected Tennessee Cities (Created: 2022-02-25; Reviewed: 2022-03-11 ) MTAS conducted a brief survey of 62 cities regarding specific considerations in the hiring of police officers. |
| Police Officer Oath Form (Created: 2002-01-11; Reviewed: 2021-04-19 ) Oath of office for a police officer. |
| Police Officer Recruitment and Retention Survey (Created: 2018-06-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) 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: 2010-03-26; Reviewed: 2021-07-06 ) MTAS was asked whether a police officer may be assigned additional duties as a codes enforcement officer. |
| Police Opening Locked Car Doors for Motorists Legal Opinion (Created: 2007-06-18; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) 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: 2016-12-19; Reviewed: 2021-07-01 ) 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: 2015-07-31; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) MTAS asked twelve cities whether they supply police uniforms or uniform allowances and the amount of the allowance. |
| Police Vehicle Replacement Standards Survey Survey (Created: 2007-02-16; Reviewed: 2021-07-01 ) Three cities were asked their policies for replacing police vehicles |
| Policy Against Harassment and Bullying General (Created: 2011-04-26; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2017-01-10; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2011-02-10; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) The City of Gustavus, Alaska, created a policy and procedure for queries to the City Attorney. |
| Pool Room Regulations Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-12-18; Reviewed: 2021-06-22 ) 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. |
| Potential Removal of Officer Under Charter Legal Opinion (Created: 2004-04-05; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) 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: 1996-08-30; Reviewed: 2021-05-10 ) 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: 2014-04-02; Reviewed: 2021-06-09 ) 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: 2004-09-23; Reviewed: 2021-07-28 ) 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: 1996-04-03; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) 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: 2012-06-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) 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: 2011-02-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) 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: 2013-11-30; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked for a pre-annexation agreement for the extension of a sewer by the public utilities into the county. |
| Pre-Employment Hepatitis C Testing Declination Form Form (Created: 2021-05-20; Reviewed: 2022-02-18 ) State law (T.C.A. § 7-51-209) provides a rebuttable presumption that any emergency rescue worker who suffers a condition or impairment of health that is caused by the hepatitis C virus, and that results in total or partial disability or death shall be presumed to have a disability suffered in the line of duty, unless the contrary is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the exposure did not occur elsewhere. They employer may offer a preemployment test for hepatitis C, and the applicant may choose to decline the test. MTAS created a template for a hepatitis C preemployment testing declination form. You may modify this template to meet local needs, and MTAS recommends that your city attorney review this form before you use it. |
| Pre-employment HIV Testing Declination Form Form (Created: 2022-02-15; Reviewed: 2022-02-16 ) State law (T.C.A. § 7-51-209) provides a rebuttable presumption that any emergency rescue worker who suffers a condition or impairment of health that is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and that results in total or partial disability or death shall be presumed to have a disability suffered in the line of duty, unless the contrary is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the exposure did not occur elsewhere. They employer may offer a preemployment test for the human immunodeficiency virus, and the applicant may choose to decline the test. MTAS created a template for a HIV preemployment testing declination form. You may modify this template to meet local needs, and MTAS recommends that your city attorney review this form before you use it. |
| Pre-Employment Testing of Clerical/Administrative Support Candidates Survey (Created: 2012-08-16; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2006-02-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) MTAS was asked whether a mobile home used as rental property comes within the protection of Tennessee's pre-existing non-conforming use law. |
| Preparation and Distribution Process for Council Meeting Agenda General (Created: 2014-05-06; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) MTAS was asked how to formalize and manage the city council meeting agenda preparation and distribution. |
| Preventing Encroachment on the City Right of Way Legal Opinion (Created: 1996-06-19; Reviewed: 2020-05-05 ) 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: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) Job description for the position of Principal Clerk. |
| Private Sewage Disposal Regulations Ordinance (Created: 1999-09-21; Reviewed: 2021-06-23 ) An ordinance regulating private sewage disposal and requiring use of public sewers when available. |
| Private Wastewater System in Subdivision General (Created: 2002-03-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-20 ) MTAS was asked whether a developer can provide and operate a private wastewater system in a new subdivision outside the city if the city is currently providing water and electric service to the area. |
| Probationary Employee Entitled to Pay for Military Leave Legal Opinion (Created: 2011-06-03; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2003-07-28; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) 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: 2005-08-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) 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: 2014-08-21; Reviewed: 2021-06-18 ) 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: 2013-11-11; Reviewed: 2021-04-12 ) 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: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) Job description for the position of Program Producer for Citizens Information Television. |
| Professional City Management Letter General (Created: 2009-06-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS prepared a letter to explain why a city should have a professional city manager. |
| Prohibiting Development of Private Property Legal Opinion (Created: 2004-04-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-07 ) MTAS was asked whether the city may restrict development of private property until a new school site is chosen. |
| Prohibiting Three Axle Vehicles on a Certain City Street Legal Opinion (Created: 1997-10-09; Reviewed: 2020-05-05 ) 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: 2000-04-20; Reviewed: 2021-06-22 ) MTAS was asked for a brief opinion with respect to the authority of local governments to enter into collective bargaining agreements with various employees. |
| Property Acquisition and Manager's Tool Box Survey Survey (Created: 2019-07-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2002-06-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-04 ) 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 Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2002-11-07; Reviewed: 2021-05-05 ) The Town of Huntland requested a property maintenance or slum clearance ordinance. |
| Property Maintenance Standards and Enforcement Recommendations Report/Study (Created: 2010-11-12; Reviewed: 2021-01-12 ) 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: 2011-09-07; Reviewed: 2016-12-23 ) 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: 2011-03-29; Reviewed: 2016-12-23 ) 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: 2005-05-05; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2010-06-08; Reviewed: 2021-04-29 ) 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: 2011-11-30; Reviewed: 2021-04-23 ) 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: 2005-05-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-28 ) MTAS was asked whether the City may receive a gift of real property from the County School Board. |
| Proposed Moratorium on Rezoning City-Owned Property Legal Opinion (Created: 2002-02-11; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) 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: 1996-03-27; Reviewed: 2021-04-28 ) MTAS was asked several questions with a respect to a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for a mobile home park. |
| Protecting Fire Department Infrastructure Report/Study (Created: 2016-03-23; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) 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: 2007-05-11; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) 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: 2018-04-10; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) 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: 2003-06-10; Reviewed: 2021-04-23 ) MTAS was asked whether the city utility system can provide utility service to property inside the utility district, under both federal and state law. |
| Provision of Insurance to Municipal Officers and Employees Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-08-31; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) 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? |
| Provision of Utility Services Legal Opinion (Created: 2022-03-29; Reviewed: 2022-04-01 ) MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responded to a city's question regarding utility services being provided to customers in a part of the area that was annexed into the city. |
| Provisions for Uniforms for City Employees Survey (Created: 2019-03-22; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 1992-01-13; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) MTAS was asked whether proxy voting by the board of mayor and aldermen is allowed. |
| Public Art Policy and Procedures General (Created: 2005-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) Guidelines and procedures for public art adopted by the City of San Luis Obispo; includes ordinance and resolutions. |
| Public Arts Sample Contracts Form (Created: 2015-04-08; Reviewed: 2021-06-18 ) Several examples of public art contracts between the city and the artist. |
| Public Building, Infrastructure, and Facility Naming Policy General (Created: 2014-12-31; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) 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 Employee Owning a Retail Liquor Store General (Created: 2014-04-17; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked whether a public employee, such as a firefighter, can own a retail liquor store. |
| Public Fire Safety Education Report Form (Created: 2019-11-13; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) 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: 2010-09-09; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) Public notice information and budget for FY2009-2010 for the City of Townsend. |
| Public Property Naming Survey (Created: 2016-09-30; Reviewed: 2022-09-23 ) Eight cities were asked several questions regarding the naming of public property. |
| Public Purpose Doctrine Legal Opinion (Created: 2009-08-10; Reviewed: 2022-10-18 ) MTAS was asked about the legality of a city and church sharing in the costs of constructing a fence on an easement. |
| Public Safety Retirement Plan Survey Survey (Created: 2016-08-31; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) 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: 2017-09-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-12 ) 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: 2007-01-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) An organizational chart of municipal services, including public works and utilities. |
| Public Works Contract Requirements Ordinance (Created: 2005-08-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-28 ) 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. |
| Public Works Department Model SOP Outline General (Created: 2007-08-16; Reviewed: 2021-04-12 ) An outline of a model operating procedure (SOP) for a public works department. |
| Public Works Director Job Description (Created: 2002-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-08-02 ) Job description for the position of Public Works Director. |
| Public Works Facility Ribbon Cutting General (Created: 2003-04-09; Reviewed: 2020-05-06 ) An article summarizing the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Collierville Public Services Complex. |
| Public Works General Supervisor Job Description (Created: 2003-10-13; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) A job description for the position of General Supervisor in the Public Works Dept. of Bluff City. |
| Public Works Performance Evaluation Forms Form (Created: 2006-04-05; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) Sample performance evaluation forms for truck drivers and operators, mechanics, and skilled laborers. Note that the basic parts of the form are the same for all employees. 'Factor K - Essential Function of Employee Position is the factor that is unique to each position. |
| Public Works Permit Applications Form (Created: 2011-07-08; Reviewed: 2021-05-28 ) MTAS was asked to provide permit applications for the Public Works Dept. of Fayetteville. |
| Public Works Project Constructed by Civic Group General (Created: 2013-11-11; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) MTAS was asked questions regarding TCA '62-2-107 and whether the statute requires an architect or engineer prepare plans and specifications for the open-air pavilion with bathrooms that is proposed to be constructed in a city park by a civic organization using private funds. |
| Public Works Supervisor Job Description (Created: 2002-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-26 ) Job description for the position of Public Works Supervisor. |
| Purchase by Councilmember Through City Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-06-13; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) MTAS was asked to research laws implicated when councilmember makes personal purchase through city, receiving discounted price and avoiding sales tax. |
| Purchasing Card Policy General (Created: 2014-02-05; Reviewed: 2021-07-28 ) A purchasing card policy that is appropriate for smaller cities. |
| Purchasing Card Procedures for the City of Franklin, Tennessee General (Created: 2005-02-23; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) A sample policy governing the use of city-issued credit cards. |
| Purchasing Law and Sales Tax Liability Legal Opinion (Created: 2002-04-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) MTAS was asked whether a city can 'split' purchases for goods or services to bring purchases under dollar limits contained in the city's purchasing law and whether a contractor who installs material purchased by the city for city projects is required to pay the sales tax on such material. |
| Purchasing Manager Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) Job description for the position of Purchasing Manager. |
| Purchasing Specialist Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) Job description for the position of Purchasing Specialist. |
| Purchasing Thresholds in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2019-03-22; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) Nine Tennessee cities were survey to find out what their government's purchasing threshold is and whether or not it was changed following the update to the law in 2015. |
| Purchasing Used Police Vehicles General (Created: 2014-08-04; Reviewed: 2021-07-06 ) MTAS provided information to the city on purchasing used police vehicles without competitive bidding. |
| Purchasing without Bidding from the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) General (Created: 2017-01-20; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) MTAS was asked about purchasing a specialized vehicle, without bidding, from the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). |
| Purging of the Local Election Rolls General (Created: 2014-07-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) MTAS was asked how to remove non-residents from the election roll. |
