MTAS was asked whether the Mayor could enter into to a contract to construct a building for the Water System and whether he may vote on any appropriation of money to the Water System that comes before the City Commission.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee provided MTAS with job descriptions for their Accountant 1, 2 and 3 roles.

MTAS was asked whether an aldermen should abstain from voting on an appropriation to the local chamber of commerce and whether the city attorney should resign from his position as the non-paid vice president and assistant treasurer of the chamber of commerce.

MTAS was asked to delineate how the authority of the governing body and the utilities board fit together.

MTAS Finance Consultant Travis Bishop and MTAS Legal Consultant Elisha Hodge authored two sample ordinances to increase bid requirements to $25,000 and $50,000.

MTAS was asked whether the city can pay the county for the operation of certain street lights on the interstate highway system outside the city.

MTAS was asked whether any Tennessee municipality “can purchase ‘normal’ vehicles such as police cars, pickup trucks, etc. from State Contract.”

MTAS was asked to review the trustee's tax collection proposal.

MTAS was asked about an employee of the police department who also serves as a part-time magistrate.

MTAS was asked whether the City can refinance a leased building at a lower interest rate in order to reduce the City's interest expense.