Alderman voting for himself as mayor

MTAS was asked whether an alderman who the board of mayor and aldermen intends to appoint the mayor, can vote for himself for that position.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Boards--Municipal
City council--Procedure
City councilmember
Ethics
Mayor--Aldermanic government
Internal
06/28/2021
04/5/2001

Member of the city council running for the office of mayor

MTAS was asked whether a member of the city council can run for the office of mayor without resigning from his present office.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council
City council--Procedure
City councilmember
Elections
Mayor
Internal
06/28/2021
12/18/1997

County solid waste disposal fees

MTAS was asked whether the citizens of the city are still subject to a solid waste disposal fee charged by the county, even if a private disposal service is used.

Pullen, Mark
Legal Opinion
Solid waste--Disposal--Rates and charges
Public
04/26/2021
08/31/1993

Using county's bid prices in city

Letter on legality and procedure to use County's bid asphalt unit prices to buy asphalt for small projects in Parsons.

Chlarson, John
General
Purchasing--Laws and regulations
Purchasing--Laws and regulations--Municipal ordinances
Purchasing--Policies and procedures
Streets--Pavement--Asphalt
Public
05/11/2020
05/13/2005

Issuing a bench warrant for failure to appear

MTAS was asked whether the judge can issue a bench warrant for failure to appear on the part of a person cited for violation of a municipal ordinance.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Courts
Police--Arrest procedure
Traffic--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/27/2021
09/11/1992

Reduction of health benefits by the utility board

MTAS was asked whether the utility board can reduce the health benefits of the management team members to the same level it reduces the health benefits of utility board members.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Boards
Insurance--Health
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Utilities--Boards
Internal
06/28/2021
02/20/1998

Ordinance prohibiting the defacing of covered bridges

MTAS was asked to write an ordinance prohibiting the defacing of covered bridges.

Darden, Ron
Ordinance
Streets--Bridges
Municipal ordinances
Internal
05/5/2020
04/26/2004

MTAS tax sale procedures survey

Six Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out how sales on properties with delinquent taxes are handled.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Tax collection--Delinquent taxes
Taxes--Property assessment and appraisal
Public
07/13/2021
08/15/2019

Cellular phone use policy

The purpose of this policy is to offer guidance in the use and application of City of Rogersville owned phones.

Hardy, Pat
General
Cellular telephones
Telephones
Wireless communication systems
Telecommunications
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Internal
06/15/2021
12/13/2005

Beer permits for contiguous serving areas and use of one permit for two businesses

MTAS was asked about beer permits for contiguous serving areas and the use of one permit for two businesses located in the same building.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Beer--Licenses and permits
Beer--Licenses and permits--Municipal ordinances
Public
06/25/2021
05/4/2011
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