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Car allowance survey

Twenty-one cities responded to a survey about whether they have car allowances, who is eligible for car allowances, and the amount of the car allowance.

Stokes, Richard
Survey
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Personnel--Surveys
Personnel--Compensation
Public
06/15/2021
01/30/2012

Memorializing in city hall: an MTAS survey

Nine cities were asked about the practice of placing plaques, framed photos, etc. in the city council chamber or meeting room to honor or memorialize individuals. Includes sample policies and inductee form.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
City halls
Awards and competitions
Public
07/21/2021
09/30/2009

Architectural zoning regulations

MTAS was asked to examine the extent to which a municipality has the authority to adopt architectural zoning regulations.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Zoning
Zoning--Architectural control
Internal
04/19/2021
04/1/2002

Serving on both a municipal governing body and a county governing body

MTAS was asked whether a member of a municipal governing body can be a member of a county governing body.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Boards
Boards--County
Boards--Municipal
Conflict of interests
Internal
06/28/2021
02/22/1994

Establishing a city court

Regarding the establishment of a city court, the city should notify the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in writing. After the names of the judge and clerk are in the AOC system, they will receive notices of conferences and training classes.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Courts--Municipal
Courts--Judges
Internal
07/27/2021
08/1/2013

State-Shared Taxes and Appropriations (2012-2013)

Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.25 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.

Harris, Brad
General
Taxes--State shared
Revenue sources
Tax collection
Budgets--Tennessee
Budgets--State
Internal
06/6/2012
06/10/2012

Deferring property taxes

MTAS was asked whether it is legal for the city to defer taxes on property annexed into the city but not yet receiving all city services.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Taxes--Real property
Taxes--Real property--Tennessee
Public
07/21/2021
07/21/2000

Effects of the amendments to the Municipal Court Reform Act of 2004

MTAS was asked several questions pertaining to the history and the effects of the amendments to the Municipal Court Reform Act.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Courts--Municipal
Fines and court costs
Taxes--Litigation
Internal
07/27/2021
12/3/2008

Commissioners take oath of office from person not qualified to issue oaths

MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the legal status of city's officers who have been administered oath of office by person not authorized to administer such oaths.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Boards--Municipal
City councilmember
Elections
Municipal government
Internal
06/28/2021
08/14/2002

Abolishing the insolvency board

MTAS was asked why the 1939 insolvency board, contained in Tennessee Code Annotated, section 67-5-2601, was abolished by Public Acts 1992, Chapter 926.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Tax collection
Internal
04/30/2021
09/10/1996
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