Seven cities responded to a request for information from the Research and Information Center regarding the annual salary and other benefits afforded to the elected officials in their municipalities.
| Personnel--Fringe benefits Municipal government--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked several questions regarding the city's annual gift to the YMCA.
| Solicitations--Charitable organizations |
MTAS was asked whether special assessments can be used for sidewalk construction.
| Revenue sources Revenue sources--Fees and charges Sidewalks |
MTAS was asked whether the city is entitled to conduct warrantless searches of the lockers.
| Personnel--Dismissal Personnel--Laws and regulations Police--Equipment Police--Personnel |
MTAS was asked the difference between an exempt and nonexempt city under the State Fire Marshal's Building and Fire Code.
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Exempt City Rules and Regulations.PDF
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Exempt City Building and Fire Code.PDF
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| Fire--Codes Building codes Building codes--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked whether the Board of Mayor and Aldermen should play an increased role (hiring or dismissal) in one or more staff positions in order to provide employee protection for 'whistleblower' actions.
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Board manager problem memo.pdf
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| Ethics City manager Personnel--Employment Personnel--Dismissal |
A survey of selected cities to determine if their battalion chief or shift caption positions are exempted from the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System mandatory retirement for public safety positions at age 60.
| Fire--Personnel--Surveys Fire--Personnel--Tennessee Personnel--Retirement--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked whether a city has the power to name a portion of a state highway located in the municipality, when a bill is introduced in the state legislature designating a name for the highway.
| Streets--Names and numbering |
The term of the individual holding the interim position of the previous vacant office shall expire at the next regular election.
| Elections--Terms of office Mayor--Aldermanic government |
Job description for the position of chief wastewater plant operator.
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CHief Wastewater Plant Operator.pdf
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| Personnel--Classification |