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Member of board of mayor and aldermen serving as city's housing director

MTAS was asked whether having a member of the board of mayor and aldermen serving as the city's housing director would present a conflict of interest in violation of applicable law.

Pullen, Mark
Legal Opinion
Boards
Boards--Municipal
City council--Procedure
Conflict of interests
Housing authorities
Internal
06/28/2021
01/15/1992

Mayor's compensation and COLA

MTAS was asked whether the language in the city charter either entitles or authorizes the mayor to cost of living increases.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Mayor
Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations
Public
07/15/2021
05/11/2010

School board member working for school as part-time employee

MTAS was asked whether a school board member could be employed by the school system as a part-time employee over the summer.

Carrier, Angie
General
Schools--Boards
Schools--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Schools--Personnel
Internal
12/9/2022
07/8/2022

Councilman's wife bidding on catering contract

MTAS was asked whether a councilman's wife can bid on a catering contract to provide a Christmas Dinner to employees.

Cross, Ralph
Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
Purchasing--Laws and regulations
Contracts--Laws and regulations
Conflict of interests
Purchasing--Bids
proposals and specifications
Internal
06/28/2021
01/9/2003

Carroll County (TN) non-resident voting cities

MTAS responded to question from an UT County Technical Assistance Service consultant regarding the non-resident voting rights for cities in Carroll County, Tennessee.

O'Hara, Stephanie Allen
General
Elections--Residency requirements
Elections--Tennessee
Internal
06/15/2021
08/28/2018

Sullivan County, Bluff City, Kingsport (SBK) animal services examination 2016

MTAS and CTAS conducted this study to determine whether the SBK model, a combined multi-city and county cooperative animal services function, is working, to make recommendations for improvement, and to determine whether current facilities are adequate. The study includes some national standards information and a methodology for comparing an animal shelter to those and other standards.

Hardy, Pat
Report/Study
SBK report 2016.pdf (699.89 KB)
Animal control
Animal shelters
Public
07/16/2021
03/24/2016

Americans With Disabilities Act

Alternative methods of accommodation will need to be provided, if requested.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Disabled
Disabled--Laws and regulations
Handicapped
Public facilities
Public health and safety
Internal
06/16/2021
09/30/1991

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA): Back to Basics (2011)

The ADAAA ensures protections for people with disabilities whose conditions have been denied as ADA eligible through years of Supreme Court ADA interpretation.

Jones, Bonnie
General
ADA Amendments Act
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Disabled--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/25/2021
06/15/2011

Plan of service provisions of Chapter 1101 applied to a 1961 annexation

MTAS was asked whether a plan of services adopted in connection with an annexation done in 1961 is binding upon the city.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Annexation
Municipal government--Services
Internal
07/23/2021
02/23/2005

City as a member of the chamber of commerce

MTAS was asked whether the city can be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which membership costs the city $350 per year.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Finance
Revenue sharing
Internal
07/16/2021
02/10/1993
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