MTAS was asked whether an appeal of an ordinance violation to circuit court by the defendant would be considered a civil or criminal matter.
| Courts Municipal ordinances |
The purpose of the city charter is briefly explained for a newly elected councilmember.
| Charters--City--Tennessee City council--Procedure |
MTAS was asked whether cities are required by law to have a compensation policy.
| Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked whether the city can temporarily close certain streets, one or more of which are state highways, in the downtown area of the city for the purpose of permitting local private groups to hold a festival.
| Streets--Closing Traffic--Laws and regulations Festivals and celebrations |
MTAS was asked whether an alderman can refuse to accept the salary proscribed in the charter.
| Boards Boards--Municipal City councilmember Mayor--Aldermanic government |
An ordinance for use by a city or town in Tennessee to amend their municipal code by adding additional beer permits.
| Beer--Licenses and permits--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS conducted a written survey of Tennessee cities to research early retirement programs.
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Sevierville Early Retirement Data.pdf
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| Personnel--Retirement Personnel--Retirement--Tennessee |
A list of the court costs for selected Tennessee cities.
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2019 Court Cost data.pdf
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| Courts--Municipal |
Three Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out whether or not the school district is managed by the city and debts.
| Schools--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked whether the city can issue a capital outlay note to pay its bill for the design of a sewer project that the city killed.
| Finance--Notes--Capital outlay Finance--Use of public funds Public works--Finance Sewers |