MTAS was asked for information on the use of hotel/motel tax revenue.

MTAS was asked whether it is lawful for the city to base the award of competitive bids on the preference for local contractors or providers of goods and services.

The initiation of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process is intended to result in the selection of a financial institution that can provide the City of Cleveland with the highest quality and most flexible services for the lowest cost to the public.

MTAS was asked about the law governing the right of municipalities to require hook-ups to the city sewer system and/or be charged a sewer availability fee.

If the mayor becomes an employee of the organization, he could avoid common law conflict of interest issues by abstaining from voting on any matters affecting the organization.

An RFQ for the City of Knoxville related to hiring a contractor to conduct an energy audit of all City-owned facilities.

MTAS was asked whether it would be proper for the board of aldermen to hire one its members as the new chief of police.

MTAS was asked about prohibiting an employee/department head from doing business with the city.

Six cities were asked who collects delinquent utility bills and about the payment for these services.

MTAS was asked about the legality of requiring the owner of rental property to sign an agreement making the owner responsible for city utility payments left unpaid by the tenant.