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Regulating the installation and operation of sand filtration wastewater systems in developments located outside city limits

MTAS was asked about the city's ability to regulate sand filtration wastewater systems being constructed outside the city in developments located in the regional planning commission's jurisdiction.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Wastewater--Administration
Wastewater--Laws and regulations
Planning--Commissions
Planning--Regional
Urban growth
Zoning--Subdivisions
Internal
06/23/2021
06/19/2003

Incompetency as a ground for dismissal without the support of a job description

MTAS was asked whether incompetency will stand as a ground for dismissal without the support of a job description.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Contracts
Personnel--Dismissal
Personnel--Employment agreements
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Public
07/29/2021
10/19/1994

Meaning of majority vote for planning commission

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.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Planning--Commissions
Meetings--Planning and management
Boards--Laws and regulations
Public
07/26/2021
07/24/2003

Legality of a contract

MTAS was asked whether there is an enforceable contract between the city and a certain company under facts related in an opinion to city.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Contracts
Public
07/29/2021
04/27/2011

Proposed handbill ordinance

MTAS was asked to review a proposed handbill ordinance for its legal soundness.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Laws and regulations
Public information--Newsletters
Sign control
Internal
07/29/2021
03/9/1993

Community center lease agreement

MTAS was asked to prepare a lease agreement for the rental of the Town Community Center.

Huffer, Dennis
Form
Lease.pdf (9.23 KB)
Lease.docx (11.4 KB)
Contracts
Parks and recreation--Facilities--Civic centers
Public
07/25/2021
01/14/2009

Can the city attorney also serve as the city judge?

MTAS was asked whether the city attorney can also serve as the city judge.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City attorney
Courts--Judges
Public
07/30/2021
05/6/1993

Passing a resolution authorizing volunteers to provide fire protection within the city limits

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.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Contracts
Fire--Contracts
Fire--Volunteer organizations
Public
07/29/2021
03/12/1993

Convention center management agreement among the convention center corporation and John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.

Contract regarding convention center management.

MTAS
General
Contracts
Convention centers
Public
07/25/2021
08/17/2001

Statutory construction: conflicting statutes/more specific statute given effect

Specific statutory provisions generally will be given effect over conflicting general provisions.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Laws and regulations--State
Public
07/20/2021
04/14/2000
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