This session focuses on ethical standards to guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct for municipal officials and staff. Gain a better understanding of conflicts of interest, MTAS model code of ethics and the role of the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

This session focuses on ethical standards to guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct for municipal officials and staff. Gain a better understanding of conflicts of interest, MTAS model code of ethics and the role of the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city)Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Operations. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with the elected board's responsibilities related to common operational areas of municipalities.  For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city) Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Foundations. This program may be delivered virtually or in-person. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics cover foundations and structure of municipal government, charters and codes, ethics, open meetings, public records, effective meetings, and municipal finance. Virtual program: The virtual program is divided into three sessions. Completion of all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion. Registration in this event automatically registers users into all three sessions. This event is delivered virtually on Zoom. The virtual program is offered annually each winter.  In-person program: The in-person program may be offered in one day and provides 7.5 training hours. Participants must attend the entirety of the program to receive a certificate of completion. The in-person program is offered annually in participation with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference as a pre-conference session.   For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy 

Join the staff from Taxpayer Services from the TN Department of Revenue for updates and important changes to business tax and licensing. CMFO CPE: 2.0 hours

Drug Fund Administration and Sensitive Property and Evidence This course covers all aspects of drug fund administration and the disposal of sensitive property and evidence. Discussion will include the accounting process required for confidential expenditures; allowable expenditures; budget requirements; maximizing drug fund revenues; and how the special revenue account (drug fund) differs from the confidential expense account.  It will also cover state laws and rules related to securing and disposing of sensitive property and evidence items, such as cash, drugs and firearms. CMFO CPE: 4.0 hours

Drug Fund Administration and Sensitive Property and Evidence This course covers all aspects of drug fund administration and the disposal of sensitive property and evidence. Discussion will include the accounting process required for confidential expenditures; allowable expenditures; budget requirements; maximizing drug fund revenues; and how the special revenue account (drug fund) differs from the confidential expense account.  It will also cover state laws and rules related to securing and disposing of sensitive property and evidence items, such as cash, drugs and firearms. CMFO CPE: 4.0 hours

Drug Fund Administration and Sensitive Property and Evidence This course covers all aspects of drug fund administration and the disposal of sensitive property and evidence. Discussion will include the accounting process required for confidential expenditures; allowable expenditures; budget requirements; maximizing drug fund revenues; and how the special revenue account (drug fund) differs from the confidential expense account.  It will also cover state laws and rules related to securing and disposing of sensitive property and evidence items, such as cash, drugs and firearms. CMFO CPE: 4.0 hours

Struggling to keep track of important records? Uncertain about retention schedules or how to manage requests efficiently and effectively? A chaotic records system can lead to compliance risks and wasted time. This session features expert-led guidance and practical strategies to help you evaluate and optimize your records management system. CMFO CPE: Two hours