MTAS was asked whether a county's method of funding volunteer fire departments and contracting with municipal fire departments is illegal.

MTAS was asked to define a "fireman"/ "firefighter" within the meaning of the Heart, Lung and Hypertension Act.

A survey of selected cities regarding on-the-job injuries related to police and fire recruits.

A template dress code policy for use in a municipal fire department standard operating procedure.

Cities often engage consulting firms for a variety of consultant services. Cities often must rely upon the consultant to provide a professional services agreement that outlines the terms and conditions for consultant services to be provided by the consultant to the city. Professional services agreements provided by consultants are often prepared to protect the interests of the consultant. A sample Professional Services Agreement has been prepared collaboratively to provide cities with an agreement template that can be used by a city as an alternative to utilizing an agreement prepared by the consultant. The sample agreement may require further customization to fit the policies and practices of the city as well as the type of consultant services being rendered.

A sample ordinance prohibiting the ownership, harboring, or possessing of pit bulls.

Job description for the position of Purchasing Specialist.

This is a sample policy covering the wearing of the dress uniform by retired fire department personnel. The fire department should customize this policy to meet local needs.

Mayors and council members are not permitted to vote by speaker phone at a scheduled meeting when all requirements of the Open Meetings Act have been met.

MTAS was asked to conduct a study of the city's Engineering Department and related functions.