MTAS was asked to explain the legal process for merging the water systems of two cities.
| Intergovernmental agreements Utilities Utilities--Administration Utilities--Contracts and agreements Utilities--Laws and regulations Water--Administration Water department |
An organizational chart of municipal services, including public works and utilities.
| Municipal government--Organization Municipal government--Services Public works Public works--Personnel Utilities--Personnel |
MTAS was asked about the proper procedures for storing cash seized by the police department.
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Disposition of Seized Cash.pdf
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| Police--Criminal forfeiture Police--Finance--Drug operations |
MTAS was asked whether city-owned vehicles are subject to search by law enforcement personnel and whether a city employee driving the city-owned vehicle can refuse to let the officer search without a search warrant. Includes a sample administrative policy on vehicle and equipment searches.
| Police--Procedures Personnel--Fringe benefits Motor vehicles--Laws and regulations Personnel--Equipment Fleet management |
MTAS was asked if individual members of the board could incur any personal liability through their legislative activities.
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Personal Liability of Aldermen public.docx
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| City council Liability Mayor--Aldermanic government |
MTAS was asked where the City has let a contract for the replacement of water lines within the city, can the city under the same contract, through a change order, extend water service approximately one mile outside the city limits to several customers.
| Contracts Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications Purchasing--Laws and regulations Water--Lines and pipes |
Loss control guidelines provided by the Tennessee Municipal League Risk Management Pool
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TMLRMP - Inmate Use on Work Projects (2).pdf
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| Jails and inmates--Community services Risk management |
The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act will help cities by providing funding to clean up and revitalize brownfield sites.
| Economic development Hazardous waste Industrial development Land use Local government Urban renewal Urban renewal--Planning |
MTAS was asked about the legality of a political subdivision establishing differential tax rates within its jurisdiction.
| Tax rates--Differential rates Tax collection Special assessment districts |
Workers who were involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008 and May 31, 2010 are eligible for up to 15 months of COBRA premium assistance.
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Cobra Premiums and Stimulus Law 2010 bw.pdf
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| Insurance--Health Personnel--Fringe benefits Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (1985) |