MTAS was asked whether the city can lease a garbage truck without permission from the Comptroller's office.
| Solid waste--Collection--Equipment Solid waste--Equipment Purchasing--Lease agreements |
Must a city take bids for an internet serivce provider, or does an ISP qualify as a professional service or single source?
| Internet (Computer network) Computer networks Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications Purchasing--Laws and regulations Telecommunications |
A survey of selected cities regarding whether they offer a longevity pay benefits and details on how that is provided.
| Personnel--Compensation Personnel--Fringe benefits |
The MTAS Research and Information Center asked a number of Tennessee cities if they use a step pay plan system in their municipalities.
| Personnel--Compensation Personnel--Fringe benefits |
MTAS was asked to create a safety policy for the Town of Jasper.
| Public health and safety Personnel--Health and safety |
Assistance to Mt. Juliet included a survey of thirteen Tennessee cities about Home Rule.
| Charters--City Charters--City--Tennessee Home rule Home rule--Laws and regulations |
A resolution created for Estill Springs which can be adapted by other cities for the use of naming a bridge.
| Public facilities--Naming |
MTAS asked fifteen Tennessee cities about their meter readers and what the responsibilities are in that job.
| Utilities--Meter reading Utilities--Personnel |
A study conducted by the MTAS Research and Information Center at the request of the Tennessee City Management Association. The purpose of this study is to analyze Tennessee municipalities’ ability to recruit and retain police officers. Many cities in Tennessee have hired and made significant investments in entry level police officers only to see them leave employment in the first three years. This short turnover impacts the cities financially and decreases their ability to maintain adequate staffing in their departments. By analyzing police officer recruitment practices and retention levels, this study can explore the factors affecting police recruitment and retention and offer insights into what works and what does not work when attracting and keeping talented police officers.
| Police--Personnel Personnel--Selection and recruitment--Tennessee |
MTAS Human Resources Consultant Richard Stokes designed and executed this survey regarding firefighter physicals and janitorial staff in May 2018.
| Personnel--Surveys |
