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Enforcement of out-of-state custody orders

MTAS was asked whether a police department has the authority to enforce a custody order from another state.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Police--Custody of children
Internal
05/12/2021
11/22/2013

Zoning amendment vote

MTAS was asked to interpret a vote when a majority vote of the membership of the board is required as opposed to a quorum of the present members.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Meetings
Planning--Commissions
Zoning
Public
07/16/2021
06/4/2002

Indemnification of city officers, employees, and board members

MTAS was asked about the importance of adopting language to indemnify city officers, employees, and board members while properly acting in the scope of their official duties.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Governmental tort liability
Liability
Public
04/15/2021
03/26/2014

Legality of requiring police officer candidates to move into the city if they are hired

MTAS was asked whether it is legal to require police officer candidates to move into the city if they are hired.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Selection and recruitment
Police--Personnel
Personnel--Residency requirements
Internal
05/18/2021
02/2/1998

Maintenance worker

Job description for the position of Maintenance Worker.

MTAS
Job Description
Parks and recreation--Grounds maintenance
Personnel--Classification
Public
06/21/2021
09/25/2002

Law enforcement off-duty employment, or moonlighting

MTAS was asked whether FLSA applies regarding overtime, what the city's liability is regarding worker's comp, and about general city liability. Includes opinions from TML, DOL, and TAG.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Police--Personnel
Police--Liability
Police--Laws and regulations
Public
05/12/2021
10/26/2011

Youth concussion and head injury law

MTAS was asked to explain the details of the Tennessee protocol for registered officials during contests.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Parks and recreation--Risk management
Public health and safety
Children and youth
Public
07/12/2021
03/5/2014

Increasing the 10 percent voter petition threshold

MTAS was asked whether a home rule city could increase the 10% voter participation threshold.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Elections--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Elections--Initiatives and referendums
Internal
06/21/2021
08/5/2009

Forms to accompany the drug fund manual

Includes sample forms, description of the forms, and a sample drug fund budget.

Cross, Ralph
Barton, Rex
Form
Police--Finance--Drug operations
Police--Manuals--Tennessee
Police--Manuals
Forms
Forms--Municipal
Public
07/6/2021
07/2/2003
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