MTAS was asked whether a police department has the authority to enforce a custody order from another state.
| Police--Custody of children |
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.
| Governmental tort liability Liability |
MTAS was asked whether it is legal to require police officer candidates to move into the city if they are hired.
| Personnel--Laws and regulations Personnel--Selection and recruitment Police--Personnel Personnel--Residency requirements |
Job description for the position of Maintenance Worker.
| Parks and recreation--Grounds maintenance Personnel--Classification |
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.
| Police--Personnel Police--Liability Police--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked to explain the details of the Tennessee protocol for registered officials during contests.
| Parks and recreation--Risk management Public health and safety Children and youth |
MTAS was asked whether a home rule city could increase the 10% voter participation threshold.
| Elections--Laws and regulations--Tennessee Elections--Initiatives and referendums |
Includes sample forms, description of the forms, and a sample drug fund budget.
| Police--Finance--Drug operations Police--Manuals--Tennessee Police--Manuals Forms Forms--Municipal |
Thirteen cities were asked several questions about educational assistance opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and requirements for employees to participate in their educational assistance programs.
| Personnel--Fringe benefits Colleges and universities Education Personnel--Surveys |
MTAS provided information to the city on purchasing used police vehicles without competitive bidding.
| Police--Equipment--Vehicles Purchasing--Laws and regulations Purchasing--Policies and procedures |
