MTAS was asked whether amortization of signs could be required in Tennessee.

MTAS was asked questions related to the liquor store municipal inspection fee.

Basic introduction of charter commission candidates to the functions and duties of the charter commission.

MTAS responds to an inquiry regarding whether the mayor and town recorder must be bonded.

MTAS provided information about Tennessee law on the taking and administration of the oath of office by newly elected judges.

MTAS was asked to develop a letter of employment to give to employees when they are employed. The letter would give the employee basic information about salary, benefits, probationary status and other matters that need to be clear to the employee upon accepting employment with the city.

In this FY2012 annual report, there are a total of nine services measured and analyzed: police, fire, refuse collection and disposal, employment benefits, human resources, financial services, and building code enforcement, property maintenance code enforcement, and planning and zoning.

MTAS was asked to research successful relationships between chambers of commerce, merchants associations and their local universities or colleges.

The City of Smithville requested a letter and recommendation that in the event that it gives up general sessions jurisdiction that it will revert to a municipal court without current jurisdiction. A sample ordinance for rules of the road is also included.

MTAS was asked what other cities were doing as far as permissible decibel levels of noise.