This content was presented by Douglas Gordon, Assistant City Attorney, Knoxville Law Department, at the Tennessee Municipal Attorneys Association in Brentwood, in 2012.
| Tax collection--Delinquent taxes Taxes--Real property |
MTAS was asked whether the appointment of the mayor by board of commissioners can be made by secret ballot.
| City council--Procedure Elections Mayor Open meetings--Laws and regulations |
This city does have the authority to rename streets and renumber addresses on those streets.
| Streets--Names and numbering |
MTAS was asked whether an appeal of an ordinance violation to circuit court by the defendant would be considered a civil or criminal matter.
| Courts Municipal ordinances |
The purpose of the city charter is briefly explained for a newly elected councilmember.
| Charters--City--Tennessee City council--Procedure |
MTAS was asked whether cities are required by law to have a compensation policy.
| Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked whether the city can temporarily close certain streets, one or more of which are state highways, in the downtown area of the city for the purpose of permitting local private groups to hold a festival.
| Streets--Closing Traffic--Laws and regulations Festivals and celebrations |
MTAS was asked whether an alderman can refuse to accept the salary proscribed in the charter.
| Boards Boards--Municipal City councilmember Mayor--Aldermanic government |
An ordinance for use by a city or town in Tennessee to amend their municipal code by adding additional beer permits.
| Beer--Licenses and permits--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS conducted a written survey of Tennessee cities to research early retirement programs.
| Personnel--Retirement Personnel--Retirement--Tennessee |
