MTAS was asked what "adequate notice" means under the Open Meetings Law; whether three hours was adequate notice of a meeting; what is the effect of action taken at a meeting in which a violation of the Open Meetings Law occurred; and does an illegal meeting make the minutes illegal.
| Meetings Open meetings Open meetings--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the effect of a prior judgment on minority voting rights.
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Minority Voting Rights public.pdf
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| Elections--Districts Minorities |
MTAS was asked to develop an anti-fraud policy.
| Finance--Laws and regulations Ethics Purchasing--Laws and regulations Municipal resolutions |
MTAS was asked when the incorporation of a city is considered effective.
| Incorporation procedure |
An ordinance prohibiting animals or skateboards on a linear trail.
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Letter (1).pdf
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Tusculum Linear Trail Project Ordinance.pdf
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Letter (1).pdf
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Letter (1).doc
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| Animal control--Municipal ordinances Skateboards--Municipal ordinances Parks and recreation--Municipal ordinances Parks and recreation--Public information |
A comprehensive internet and electronic mail policy to provide direction to the employees who use the internet and e-mail system while at work.
| Internet (Computer network) E-mail Personnel--Laws and regulations Computer networks |
MTAS was asked whether the rezoning of a certain tract of land constitutes spot zoning.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations Zoning--Variances and appeals |
MTAS was asked whether the city is liable for "scrap asphalt" obtained by a city commissioner from the county.
| Ethics Purchasing Purchasing--Policies and procedures Purchasing--Surplus property disposal Streets--Pavement Streets--Pavement--Asphalt |
MTAS was asked whether the city can require a certain salvage yard to conform to the city's zoning ordinance.
| Zoning--Laws and regulations Businesses--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked for clarification on the appointment of the fire chief and assistant fire chief under the city's charter and municipal ordinances.
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Mayor's Appointment of Staff.pdf
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| Mayor Personnel--Selection and recruitment Personnel--Employment--Municipal |