Dear Reader:
The following document was created from the MTAS electronic library known as MORe (www.mtas.tennessee.edu/more). This online library is maintained daily by MTAS staff and seeks to represent the most current information regarding issues relative to Tennessee municipal government.
We hope this information will be useful to you; reference to it will assist you with many of the questions that will arise in your tenure with municipal government. However, the Tennessee Code Annotated and other relevant laws or regulations should always be consulted before any action is taken based upon the contents of this document.
Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or comments regarding this information or any other MORe material.
Sincerely,
The University of Tennessee
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
1610 University Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921-6741
865-974-0411 phone
865-974-0423 fax
www.mtas.tennessee.edu
The recruitment and selection process involves a variety of steps and activities that must be performed in a timely and orderly manner. Because the hiring decision is so important to the organization and the community, a city may wish to request project assistance from MTAS.
MTAS can help in a variety of ways ranging from coordinating the total process to performing a single task. We can, for example, assist in the preparation of the job design profile, the job description or the job advertisement. We also can administer the pre-interview questionnaire or contact references on behalf of your city.
In short, the scope of MTAS’ services in the recruitment and selection of management and professional employees can be tailored to the needs and preferences of each city. MTAS also can arrange an assessment center.
DISCLAIMER: The letters and publications written by the MTAS consultants were written based upon the law at the time and/or a specific sets of facts. The laws referenced in the letters and publications may have changed and/or the technical advice provided may not be applicable to your city or circumstances. Always consult with your city attorney or an MTAS consultant before taking any action based on information contained in this website.
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