Survey of charter provisions regarding vacancies on council

Nineteen cities were surveyed to determine what they do when there are mayoral or council vacancies.

Tindall, Craig
Survey
City council--Procedure
City council
Mayor
Public
07/21/2021
01/11/2017

Ordinance to change city election date

An ordinance to change the city election date to the November general election date and continue to provide for four year staggered terms for the Board of Commissioners.

Darden, Ron
Ordinance
Elections--Municipal ordinances
Internal
06/21/2021
12/5/2006

Contraction/deannexation of property by ordinance

MTAS was asked whether there can be spot deannexation of a parcel of land while leaving the other surrounding parcels inside the Town limits.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Contraction of city limits
Annexation
Annexation--Municipal ordinances
Public
05/5/2021
02/26/2014

Regulating the minimum size of a residential dwelling

MTAS was asked whether it is lawful to regulate the minimum size of a residential dwelling through zoning or subdivision regulation.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Zoning--Subdivisions
Zoning--Architectural control
Construction--Laws and regulations
Building permits
Public
04/28/2021
07/27/2015

Lease agreement for a city-owned building

MTAS was asked for a sample lease agreement for a city-owned building that is currently being operated as a senior center.

Broughton, Jeff
Jones, Josh
General
Purchasing--Lease agreements
Liability
Senior citizens
Public
07/28/2021
04/16/2014

Policy governing the wearing of tennis shoes on the city's track

MTAS was asked whether the recreation director has the right to establish a policy governing the wearing of tennis shoes on the city's track.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Parks and recreation
Parks and recreation--Administration
Parks and recreation--Facilities
Parks and recreation--Laws and regulations
Parks and recreation--Personnel
Internal
06/21/2021
10/6/1997

Incorporation process

MTAS provided some information on the incorporation process in Tennessee.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Incorporation procedure
Public
04/19/2021
02/1/2016

Ordinance amending historic zoning regulations

An ordinance to amend the Cumberland Gap Code regarding historic zoning regulations.

Norris, Margaret
Ordinance
Historical preservation--Municipal ordinances
Zoning--Municipal ordinances
Zoning--Historic
Public
07/27/2021
12/11/2007

Study session agenda

A sample study session agenda for the City of Rocky Top, Tennessee.

Darden, Ron
General
Meetings--Planning and management
City council--Procedure
Public
06/9/2021
04/22/2010

Resolution for codification

A resolution to have MTAS codify and revise the ordinances of a city.

Norris, Margaret
Resolution
Municipal ordinances--Codes of ordinances
Municipal ordinances
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Municipal resolutions
Public
07/26/2021
11/15/2004
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