MTAS was asked whether the 20% annexation trigger in the incorporation provisions of the general law mayor-aldermanic charter refer to land area or population.

Survey of selected cities regarding cost of plots, policy on cremains, and infant burial.

A survey of retirement benefits providers and pension committee structure in selected Tennessee cities and towns.

MTAS was asked whether the city has any liability for water running down the driveway of a certain house in the city, which the owner claims is the result of the paving of the street in front of the house that elevated the street to the level of the driveway, which until the street was paved was about 1-1/2 inches above the level of the street.

A survey regarding the use of 12 hour shifts in selected cities.

MTAS was asked whether the general sessions judge can serve as the city judge for a salary in addition to his general sessions judge salary.

A sample ordinance that can be used by any Tennessee city when accepting a new street.

MTAS was asked several questions regarding citizen initiatives, home rule charters, and possible modifications to a private act.

MTAS was asked to provide bylaws for an industrial development corporation (IDC).

The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was created in 1949 by Public Act of the General Assembly.