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Code enforcement officers

MTAS was asked whether persons who have the authority to issue ordinance citations and summonses are "police officers" within the meaning of the state law governing the appointment and training of police officers.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Code enforcement--Personnel
Police--Personnel
Public
04/20/2021
03/4/2005

City recorders serving as court clerks

MTAS was asked whether the city recorders can also be the court clerks in two cities.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City recorder
Clerks
Courts
Public
07/9/2021
10/8/2004

Renting dity equipment and raising the salaries of city commissioners

MTAS was asked about the renting of city equipment by the city and the legality of raising the salaries of city commissioners during current terms of office.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Purchasing--Lease agreements
Public
06/9/2021
01/12/2000

Who is mayor if the mayor's resignation is not accepted?

MTAS was asked whether the mayor had resigned and, if he had, whether the vice-mayor became the mayor.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Mayor
City council--Procedure
Public
07/16/2021
03/12/2010

Kingsport city manager search interview training

MTAS was asked to provide guidelines for a city manager interview process.

Hardy, Pat
General
Personnel--Selection and recruitment
City manager
Public
06/9/2021
04/10/2014

Hiring a new building inspector

Because the building inspector has failed to receive certification from the state fire marshall, MTAS was asked how the city should proceed with regard to inspecting the buildings where construction is in progress and hiring a new inspector.

Moore, Todd
Legal Opinion
Code enforcement--Building inspection
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Internal
05/28/2021
07/12/1996

Resolution providing for an emergency interim successor to the town mayor

MTAS was asked about accepting the resignation of the mayor and a procedure for appointing a mayor pro tempore.

Darden, Ron
Resolution
Mayor--Municipal resolutions
Public
07/16/2021
07/2/2012

Voting in city elections by non-resident property owners

MTAS was asked whether the city by private act can permit non-resident property owners to vote in city elections.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Elections--Residency requirements
Charters--City
Public
07/23/2021
03/24/2003

Time limit to override a mayor's veto

MTAS was asked how long the city council has to vote on the question of overriding the mayor's veto.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council--Procedure
Mayor
Internal
07/19/2021
02/3/1993

Contracted towing company rates in Tennessee cities

Eight Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out if the police departments contract towing companies to haul away motor vehicles following traffic accidents.

McMillen, Dawn
Survey
Motor vehicles--Laws and regulations
Transportation
Public
05/12/2021
11/1/2019
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