MTAS was asked whether a person who has died and wanted to be buried in his backyard (in the city) can actually be buried there.
| Cemeteries--Laws and regulations Cemeteries Zoning |
MTAS was asked to answer seven questions relative to the regulation of beer in Smithville.
| Beer--Laws and regulations Beer--Boards Beer Beer--Licenses and permits |
The purpose of this article is to present differing municipal practices of utility extension procedure and funding strictly for undeveloped land within city limits.
| Utilities--Extension policies |
MTAS was asked whether a retail liquor store may conduct wine tastings.
| Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations Alcoholic beverages |
MTAS was asked whether a certain publication qualifies as a "newspaper of general circulation" for the purposes of complying with various public notice requirements and passage of ordinances.
| Public information Public information--Newsletters Public notices |
Thirty-one cities were asked about stormwater fees they are charging.
| Stormwater management--Finance Stormwater management--Tennessee Stormwater management Stormwater management--Surveys |
Analyzes the law governing right of a city to spend money to make improvements on private property.
| Public works--Laws and regulations Right of way |
MTAS was asked for a written explanation about the Town's authority to enforce its ordinances in relation to assessing or not assessing a property tax.
| Taxes--Real property--Tennessee Municipal ordinances Charters--City--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked whether the Aldermen should be elected by the voters of the wards they represent or whether they are elected at large but have a ward residence requirement.
| Elections--Residency requirements City councilmember Boards--Municipal |
This information from a TFCA flyer answers questions about the Fire Department Recognition Bill.
| Fire--Administration Fire--Personnel Fire--Performance measurement |
