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The powers and functions of the local planning commission in Tennessee

A paper prepared for the citizen planning commission member to be used as a general guide in the performance of his/her duties. The original draft of this report was published in 1985 and then updates were published in 2005 and 2013.

Terry, Bill
Report/Study
Planning--Commissions--Tennessee
Planning--Commissions
Public
07/27/2021
03/22/2019

Requirements for a civil warrant

MTAS was asked to research the requirements for warrants executed by a municipal court.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Courts--Municipal
Public
07/28/2021
11/24/2003

Right of entry letter to monitor certain streams

A form letter granting representatives of the City the right of entry to private property to collect water samples from streams.

Chlarson, John
Ashburn, Melissa
Form
Stormwater management--Forms
Stormwater management--Laws and regulations
Wastewater--Forms
Wastewater--Laws and regulations
Water--Resources--Tennessee
Water quality--Tennessee
Water pollution--Tennessee
Public
05/7/2020
02/20/2007

Potential removal of officer under charter

A city inquired about the removal of a commissioner under the charter provision permitting the removal of an officer.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
City councilmember
Police--Personnel
Police--Procedures
Public
07/21/2021
04/5/2004

Ordinance adopting state misdemeanor laws as offenses against the peace and dignity of the city

An ordinance to mirror or adopt state misdemeanor laws to more effectively enforce offenses against the peace and dignity of the city.

Darden, Ron
Ordinance
Courts--Municipal
Laws and regulations--Municipal
Laws and regulations--Municipal--Tennessee
Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Laws and regulations--State
Municipal ordinances
Internal
07/28/2021
02/14/2005

Certifying election results before swearing in newly elected officials

MTAS was asked when elected officials may be sworn in after a recent election.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Elections
City council--Procedure
Public
07/23/2021
11/9/2012

Beer permit change of ownership

MTAS provided guidance in the process to be followed for a beer permit issued to two owners when one owner desires to be removed from the permit.

Broughton, Jeff
Ashburn, Melissa
General
Beer--Licenses and permits
Licenses and permits
Internal
06/25/2021
09/9/2014

Development and impact fees in selected Tennessee cities

A survey of selected cities regarding development or impact fees.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
McMillen, Dawn
Survey
Revenue sources--Fees and charges
Public
07/1/2021
02/1/2019

Right of a city to demote or dismiss a police chief

MTAS was asked whether the present chief of police can be dismissed or demoted only for cause.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Dismissal--Tennessee
Personnel--Discipline
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Police--Administration
Police--Personnel
Public
06/2/2021
01/12/2007

Fire department minimum staffing survey

Selected Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding the staffing numbers in their fire departments.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Fire--Administration--Tennessee
Fire--Personnel--Surveys
Fire--Personnel--Tennessee
Public
07/12/2021
06/10/2020
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