MTAS was asked whether a municipality has the authority to waive the penalties and interest it generally imposes on delinquent tax payments.

This article reports that persons or entities determined to be engaged in investment activities with Iran are listed on the state's website and are prohibited from contracting with any political subdivision of this state and any contract entered into shall be void.

MTAS was asked whether the city can be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which membership costs the city $350 per year.

Nine cities were asked about banking services, including issuing an RFP and the number of accounts in their contract.

MTAS was asked about the legality of a political subdivision establishing differential tax rates within its jurisdiction.

MTAS was asked whether a certain city council member would have either a statutory or common law conflict of interest in some city improvements financed by a state grant that would help improve his property.

MTAS was asked whether it is a conflict of interest for the wife of a city council member to be employed by the city.

MTAS was asked whether a 'warrant' is the same as a check for the purposes of a charter provision requiring the mayor to sign warrants, but is silent as to checks.

In connection with the ethics portion of an MTAS EOA class, this handout on both statutory and common law conflicts of interest was developed.

MTAS was asked about the process to follow when the city plans to purchase real estate from a member of the board of mayor and aldermen.