This review looks at various aspects of the water, sewer and natural gas utility. The process used in this review includes brief observations/visits, review of third party reports, review of operational reports and direct questions to the staff.

MTAS was asked whether the city or county can refuse to accept tax payments or payments on delinquent property taxes, if liens it has against the property are not paid at the same time.

This MTAS online "Adventure Guide" provides instruction on each step of the annexation process for Tennessee municipalities. (MTAS Adventure Guide series)

MTAS was asked whether the mayor could vote to fill a vacancy on the board creating a tie vote and then vote again to break the tie.

MTAS was asked whether a city must obtain a certificate of public purpose and necessity before borrowing funds to buy land for an industrial park.

MTAS was asked why a city is not permitted to deposit city funds in credit unions.

MTAS was asked whether the town's proposed ordinance requiring each business within the town to obtain a 'privilege license' is legal.

These are materials created by and used by MTAS consultants in the course of assisting cities with strategic planning. If you would like to contribute a posting to this page, just send it to Angie Carrier or Frances Adams-O'Brien.

MTAS was asked to prepare a junked car ordinance.

This is a sample policy provided by the city of Athens (TN) regarding calling employees in after regular duty hours.