MTAS was asked what the phrase 'function as a sovereign' means.
| Hazardous waste--Underground storage tanks Laws and regulations |
MTAS created a sample resolution for Tennessee municipalities to use in order to adopt a public records policy that will provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act ('TPRA') in Tenn. Code Ann. 10-7-501, et seq. by July 1, 2017. The sample resolution adopting a public records policy includes a public records policy, a public records request form, and a public record request response form. (updated 11/2/2017)
| Records management--Open records Records management--Open records--Municipal resolutions Records management Records management--Municipal resolutions Records management--Open records--Laws and regulations Forms Forms--Municipal Municipal government--Municipal resolutions |
MTAS was asked whether the city can enter into a land swap agreement with private parties, and what rules govern such transactions.
| Contracts--Laws and regulations Land use--Laws and regulations |
The City entered into a Wastewater Treatment Facilities Management Agreement with the County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority for the operation of the City’s wastewater facilities on October 31, 2003. The City actually transferred its facilities to the Authority pursuant to the Agreement. The Authority now claims that it is only responsible for the operation and maintenance of the “main” lines, not the lateral lines, although the City understood that all assets and liabilities of the wastewater facility were transferred to the Authority. MTAS was asked to review the Agreement and statutes and determine if lateral lines are included in the property transferred to the Authority.
| Wastewater--Contracts Wastewater--Administration Wastewater--Laws and regulations Intergovernmental agreements |
A bid package for the sale of surplus real property.
| Purchasing--Surplus property disposal Purchasing--Bids |
MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie O'Hara replied to a Tennessee town's request for information regarding prohibiting portable basketball hoops in the municipality roadways.
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REF Steil v City of Chattanooga.pdf
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| Streets--Laws and regulations Streets--Tennessee |
MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie O'Hara responded to a request for information regarding whether or not a candidate for office may use the municipality's official seal in a campaign.
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LO Municipal seal usage PUBLIC.pdf
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| City seals and logos Elections--Tennessee |
MTAS Attorney Stephanie Allen O'Hara compiled the steps necessary for a Tennessee municipality to authorize liquor by the drink, retail package stores, and wine in grocery stores.
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MTAS alcohol referendum requirements.pdf
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| Alcoholic beverages--Municipal ordinances Alcoholic beverages |
Is the contract entered into by a city and a police officer for the reimbursement of cost of training to city in event officer quits before expiration of two-year term enforceable against the officer?
| Contracts Personnel Personnel--Employment agreements Personnel--Laws and regulations Personnel--Training Police--Personnel Police--Training |
MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the authority of a municipality to provide insurance to its officers and employees.
| Personnel--Compensation Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations Insurance--Health Insurance Insurance--Health--Finance |