State law provides that any citizen can submit a private act charter change proposal to the State Legislature.
| Charters--City Elections--Initiatives and referendums |
Five cities were contacted about re-enactments, inspecting and firing historic weapons, use of black powder, and liability insurance.
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Knoxville historic weapon use.pdf
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| Weapons--Surveys Parks and recreation--Surveys |
A city presently has an ordinance prohibiting the sale of beer, but a local merchant contends this ordinance is invalid and thus a permit should be issued.
| Alcoholic beverages Beer--Licenses and permits Municipal ordinances |
This Hot Topic Bulletin summarizes the new Public Acts to date that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.
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Public Act HT.pdf
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| Finance--Local government Laws and regulations--State Local government--Administration Personnel--Health and safety Personnel--Health and safety--Drugs Water quality Water supply |
MTAS was asked to provide a resolution extending group medical benefits to the board of commissioners.
| Insurance--Health Personnel--Fringe benefits--Municipal resolutions |
MTAS was asked several questions concerning the installation and repair of railroad grade crossings within the City.
| Railroads Streets--Maintenance Transportation |
Recommendations for the University of Tennessee to help improve economic development in Tennessee cities.
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Economic Development.pdf
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| Economic development Economic development--Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service University of Tennessee. Institute for Public Service |
MTAS developed a brief resolution for designating a depository bank.
| Finance--Administration--Municipal Finance--Bank services--Municipal resolutions |
MTAS was asked what Fair Labor Standards Act requirements apply to on call time.
| Fire--Personnel Personnel--Compensation Personnel--Fair Labor Standards Act Personnel--Laws and regulations Personnel--Schedules and shifts |
A resolution of the board of mayor and aldermen of the Town of Sneedville, Tennessee, adopting minimum training standards for firefighters.
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Sneedville Fire Resolution.pdf
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| Fire--Personnel Fire--Training Fire--Municipal resolutions Municipal resolutions |