MTAS was asked to analyze the question of what are court costs and the conditions under which court costs can be levied in Tennessee.

Job description for the position of Municipal Court Administrator.

MTAS was asked whether the utility board superintendent can be terminated by the city's governing body without financial penalty to the city.

MTAS was asked whether jury trials may be held by the Muncipal Court.

Several quorum issues arose when a city councilmember resigned and two other members did not attend the next three special called meetings.

A sample resolution authorizing the city recorder/budget officer to transfer moneys from one appropriation to another within the same fund.

Fire Chief Greg Lipford contacted MTAS and asked for information and assistance on increasing the number of firefighters available to respond to fires in Henderson. Currently, the fire department is staffed by four full-time firefighters working a variable 4-platoon system, and each day one paid firefighter works a 24-hour shift. The fire chief works 8-hour shifts on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and a 24-hour shift on Tuesday.

An ordinance to change the town election date to the November general election date.

MTAS was asked whether citizens should be encouraged to contact elected officials or city staff in responding to service requests and problems, whether the council should be increased from 7 to 9 members to allow more contact by council with citizens, and what are the advantages of a popularly elected mayor vs. a mayor elected by the council.

MTAS was asked before whom must a police officer swear an oath for citations.