MTAS was asked about an extension where one developer is paying for the extension and another developer is allowed to tap the extended line free of charge.
| Utilities--Extension policies Utilities--Lines and pipes Utilities--Rates and charges |
Nine cities were asked about banking services, including issuing an RFP and the number of accounts in their contract.
| Finance--Bank services |
MTAS was asked about the legality of a political subdivision establishing differential tax rates within its jurisdiction.
| Tax rates--Differential rates Tax collection Special assessment districts |
An ordinance for solid waste permits.
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Ordinance for bulk refuse collection.pdf
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| Solid waste--Collection--Municipal ordinances Licenses and permits |
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.
| Conflict of interests Ethics |
MTAS was asked whether it is a conflict of interest for the wife of a city council member to be employed by the city.
| Conflict of interests Ethics |
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.
| Finance Finance--Notes Mayor |
In connection with the ethics portion of an MTAS EOA class, this handout on both statutory and common law conflicts of interest was developed.
| Conflict of interests Ethics |
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.
| Conflict of interests Ethics Purchasing Open meetings--Laws and regulations |
There is sufficient authority for this town to grant an exclusive franchise for sewer service to one entity.
| Utilities--Franchises |