Effective date of the incorporation of a city
MTAS was asked when the incorporation of a city is considered effective.
| Incorporation procedure |
MTAS was asked when the incorporation of a city is considered effective.
| Incorporation procedure |
An ordinance prohibiting animals or skateboards on a linear trail.
| Animal control--Municipal ordinances Skateboards--Municipal ordinances Parks and recreation--Municipal ordinances Parks and recreation--Public information |
A comprehensive internet and electronic mail policy to provide direction to the employees who use the internet and e-mail system while at work.
| Internet (Computer network) E-mail Personnel--Laws and regulations Computer networks |
MTAS was asked whether the rezoning of a certain tract of land constitutes spot zoning.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations Zoning--Variances and appeals |
MTAS was asked whether the city is liable for "scrap asphalt" obtained by a city commissioner from the county.
| Ethics Purchasing Purchasing--Policies and procedures Purchasing--Surplus property disposal Streets--Pavement Streets--Pavement--Asphalt |
MTAS was asked whether the city can require a certain salvage yard to conform to the city's zoning ordinance.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations Businesses--Laws and regulations |
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 Personnel--Selection and recruitment Personnel--Employment--Municipal |
MTAS was asked two questions related to the mayor's authority relative to the authority of the board of mayor and aldermen.
| Mayor Mayor--Aldermanic government |
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.
| Contractors Purchasing Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications Purchasing--Laws and regulations Taxes--Sales |
MTAS was asked whether the city can require a preexisting nonconforming use to build a fence around its property, basing the fence on the police powers of the city.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations--Tennessee Zoning |