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Legal implications of a municipal charter change

MTAS was asked to outline the legal implications of a municipal charter change authorizing the city to enter into a contract with the city manager that would contain a severance pay clause.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Charters--City
City manager
City manager--Contracts
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Employment agreements
Internal
04/22/2021
06/1/1995

On premise liquor and beer hours with privilege tax statute

MTAS was asked how the successful referendum to authorize liquor by the drink will affect the hours when beer may be sold for on-premises consumption in an establishment holding both a city beer permit and Tennessee ABC liquor by the drink license.

Broughton, Jeff
Hodge, Elisha
General
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Alcoholic beverages--Licenses and permits
Beer--Licenses and permits
Public
07/21/2021
11/10/2014

Fire support specialist

A sample job description for a fire support specialist.

Wolf, Dennis
Job Description
Fire--Personnel
Personnel--Classification
Public
05/21/2021
04/24/2017

Lease versus purchase of public facilities: pros and cons

This article lists the advantages and disadvantages of leasing a public facility.

Hardy, Pat
General
Purchasing--Lease agreements
Public
10/7/2020
10/15/2010

FLSA: new legislation lessens impact

Signed into law November 4, 1985, new legislation postponed the application of FLSA' s overtime and recordkeeping requirements until April 15, 1986, and precluded liability for any violations of those requirements occurring before that date.

Ellis, Richard
General
Personnel--Fair Labor Standards Act
Internal
04/24/2015
11/7/1985

Greeneville water system question

MTAS was asked if there is another water system that is owned by the city but operated by a separately elected Board, such Board having full authority to operate the system.

Hardy, Pat
General
Water--Boards
Water--Administration
Internal
04/9/2021
10/20/2014

Alderman may not hold position with city and county at same time

An alderman currently serving on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (for which he receives a salary) may not hold a paid position with the County at the same time.

Leydorf, Donna
Legal Opinion
Mayor--Aldermanic government
Internal
07/16/2021
12/8/2000

City manager salary for selected Tennessee cities

A survey of thirteen Tennessee cities to gather information on city manager salary, existence of contract or agreement, severance package, and tenure of current manager.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
City manager--Contracts
Personnel--Compensation
Public
07/7/2021
05/27/2020

Compensation inequity between two comparable positions

MTAS assisted with the analysis of and recommendations for two similar positions, which, due to market effects, were being compensated at different rates.

Hardy, Pat
General
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Classification
Utilities--Personnel
Internal
05/7/2021
05/24/2011
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