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Public Works Director

The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for a Public Works Director. This position performs a variety of responsible and complex supervisory, administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and managing the public works / utilities department including environmental, water, sewer street, sanitation, traffic control, and other public works projects and programs.  Desired minimum qualifications include graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field and minimum of six years previous public works experience including at least six years utilities or a combination of equivalent experience and certifications in lieu of specified education.  Salary range for this position is $63,710 - $89,211 DOQ with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, paid time off, and paid sick leave options.  Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, at least five (5) job related references and a City of Covington job application by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  The job application and additional information may be found at the City of Covington, TN Job Postings Page: Job Postings - City of Covington, Tennessee (covingtontn.com) All materials should be emailed to: cbumpus@covingtontn.com.  Any questions, please call 901-485-3075 or email Cody Bumpus, HR Director at cbumpus@covingtontn.com. Interview times and locations will be set after the application process closes on June 5, 2024.  EOE

City Recorder/Treasurer

The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for a City Recorder / Treasurer.  This position performs a variety of responsible and complex supervisory, professional, administrative, and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the city.  Desired minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal finance work. Certified Municipal Finance Officer designation (or able to attain within 24 months of beginning in the role).  Salary range for this position is $63,710 - $89,211 DOQ with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, paid time off, and paid sick leave options.  Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, at least five (5) job related references and a City of Covington job application by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  The job application and additional information may be found at the City of Covington, TN Job Postings Page: Job Postings - City of Covington, Tennessee (covingtontn.com) All materials should be emailed to: cbumpus@covingtontn.com Any questions, please call 901-485-3075 or email Cody Bumpus, HR Director at cbumpus@covingtontn.com. Interview times and locations will be set after the application process closes on June 5, 2024.  EOE

Propriety of a municipality donating money to a religious cause in return for free counseling services to police officers and firefighters

MTAS was asked about the propriety of a municipality donating money to a religious cause in return for 'free' counseling services to police officers and firefighters.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Public safety officers
Solicitations--Charitable organizations
Internal
05/12/2021
10/30/1997
05/15/2024

Wording the ballot on the establishment of an E-911 district

MTAS was asked how the question on the establishment of an E-911 district within a city should be worded on the ballot.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Elections--Initiatives and referendums
Emergency communications--Districts
Internal
07/27/2021
02/7/1996
05/15/2024

Filling two vacancies in the board of mayor and aldermen

MTAS was asked to analyze the question of how two vacancies in the board of mayor and aldermen are filled.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council--Procedure
City councilmember
City council
Elections
Boards--Municipal
Mayor
Internal
07/20/2021
05/15/2006
05/15/2024

Payment in lieu of medical insurance benefits for board members

MTAS was asked whether the City may provide extra pay for Board members who choose not to take medical insurance provided by the City

Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
City council
City councilmember
Insurance--Health
Insurance--Health--Finance
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Internal
06/28/2021
03/14/2002
05/15/2024

Local collection efforts

An opinion regarding the hiring of an outside firm to collect unpaid utility bills.

Leydorf, Donna
Legal Opinion
Purchasing--Professional services
Utilities--Rates and charges
Internal
06/28/2021
04/9/2001
05/15/2024

Validity of an arrest by a policemen in another jurisdiction

MTAS was asked a question concerning the validity of an arrest by one of a city's policemen in another jurisdiction.

Pullen, Mark
Legal Opinion
Police--Arrest procedure
Internal
07/6/2021
04/28/1992
05/15/2024

Counting the mayor as a member of the board of mayor and aldermen for the purpose of the 2/3s vote required to locally approve private acts

MTAS was asked whether the mayor is counted as a member of the board of mayor and aldermen for the purpose of the 2/3s vote required to locally approve private acts.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council--Procedure
Mayor
Internal
06/25/2021
03/3/1997
05/15/2024
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