Sample fingerprint record notification form

MTAS created a sample fingerprint record notification form to be used with municipal employees in departments other than law enforcement. The required federal privacy act statement is also included and should be provided along with the notification form.

Hardy, Pat
Form
Personnel--Forms
Privacy
Public
07/16/2021
08/21/2018

Firefighter training in Tennessee

MTAS is often asked about what training firefighters are required to have. The answer is that, from a standpoint of required training, the training requirements for firefighters vary from none-at-all to minimal. The key word in this question is “required,” being defined as mandatory by a state law or regulation.

Wolf, Dennis
Cross, Steven
General
Fire--Training
Fire--Personnel
Fire--Accreditation
Fire service--Tennessee
Public
02/11/2021
02/11/2021

Violations of the Open Meetings and Open Records Laws by the city

MTAS was asked about violations of the Open Meetings and Open Records Laws by the city.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City councilmember
Meetings
Open meetings
Open meetings--Laws and regulations
Records management--Open records
Internal
07/21/2021
03/6/1992

Appointment of the mayor to the office of city administrator

MTAS was asked whether the mayor can assume, or be appointed to, the office of city administrator.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City administrator
Mayor
Municipal government
Municipal government--Organization
Internal
07/16/2021
07/30/2001

Ordinance to add sections regarding internet, cyber security, and sensitive information to a municipal personnel policy

This ordinance, created for Cumberland Gap, Tennessee adds internet, cyber security and sensitive information sections to the town's personnel policies and procedures.

Hardy, Pat
Ordinance
Computer networks--Security measures
Internet (Computer network)
Personnel--Administration
Personnel--Employee handbooks
Personnel--Municipal ordinances
Public
05/18/2021
04/29/2021

Vice-mayor's elevation to mayor

Under general law mayor-aldermanic charter, if the mayor resigns, does the vice-mayor become the mayor?

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Mayor
Mayor--Aldermanic government
City council--Procedure
City councilmember
Elections
Elections--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Boards--Municipal
Public
07/16/2021
08/22/2006

Questions about amending a proposed ordinance between readings and the secretary of the planning commission

MTAS was asked whether a proposed ordinance can be amended between readings and whether the secretary of the planning commission is a public officer.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council--Procedure
Municipal ordinances
Personnel--Classification
Planning--Commissions
Public
07/19/2021
05/13/1998

Police department staffing levels and budget information in selected Tennessee cities

A survey of Tennessee cities regarding police staffing levels, police general fund budget and drug fund information.

McMillen, Dawn
Survey
Police--Personnel
Police--Finance
Public
05/12/2021
04/24/2017

Mayor's salary and COLA

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.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Mayor
Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations
Public
07/15/2021
03/18/2008

Ordinance establishing the position of city administrator

An ordinance of the Town of Unicoi, Tennessee, establishing the position of city administrator and delineating duties therein.

Hardy, Pat
Ordinance
City administrator
Internal
07/8/2021
01/2/2015
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