Nine Tennessee cities with a population of no more than 2,000 citizens and with a strong mayor form of government responded to a request for information regarding the mayor's compensation in their city.
| Municipal government--Surveys Municipal government--Tennessee Personnel--Compensation |
The Research and Information Center acquired information for a number of departments in Tennessee cities that require employees be certified in their fields.
| Personnel--Training |
An article summarizing the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Collierville Public Services Complex.
| Public information--Media relations Public works--Facilities Public works--Public information Public facilities |
MTAS was asked whether the city is required under the Tennessee Open Records Law to mail to a newspaper information packets it provides to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, or any other city records.
| Public information--Newsletters Records management--Open records |
An ordinance changing the city's definition of beer to coincide with state definitions and altering distance regulations for beer sales.
| Beer--Municipal ordinances Beer--Laws and regulations |
Job description for the Director of Finance in a Tennessee city.
| Finance--Personnel |
MTAS was asked for an opinion when a defendant refuses to pay the fine pending appeal.
| Courts Courts--Municipal Fines and court costs |
This assessment was conducted in 2010 and includes comparisons to the 2001 and 2005 needs assessment surveys. The complete assessment and a fact sheet are also included.
| Fire--Administration Fire--Public information |
MTAS was asked whether it is within the authority of the board of mayor and aldermen to delete from the recorder's minutes certain language before the board adopts the minutes.
| City council--Procedure City recorder Meetings Meetings--Planning and management Municipal government |
How long in advance is the notice of a special meeting required to be given to the public?
| Open meetings--Laws and regulations--Tennessee Open meetings--Laws and regulations Meetings--Planning and management |
