MTAS has been asked by several city attorneys whether cities have any authority to prohibit mass gatherings and close businesses. This seems to be the question with which all cities are struggling because no statutory or charter authority is directly on point for a pandemic. The options that are being explored by cities are using the charter police powers and/or declarations of emergencies. Cities could potentially use a combination of both authorities.

MTAS was asked about the exercise of emergency powers and where emergency shelters for the homeless can operate.

MTAS was asked about the propriety of a municipality donating money to a religious cause in return for 'free' counseling services to police officers and firefighters.

MTAS was asked to explain the differences and similarities between ordinance citations and summonses.

MTAS was asked several questions about annexation and amending a UGB.

MTAS was asked whether an E-911 agreement appears to have been legally entered into by the city and the county and whether its durational period appears to be both consistent with the Interlocal Cooperation Act and reasonable.