The requirement that wrecker services must either reside in the city or have their businesses in the city probably is preempted and thereby rendered invalid by federal statutes that deregulated the motor carrier industry, including towing or wrecker businesses.

An ordinance to amend an ordinance regarding the number of seats up for election in an ordinance changing the election dates.

MTAS was asked whether freeholder requirements for running for municipal office are legal.

MTAS was asked whether it is legal for a business owned by the spouse of a city councilperson to sell goods to the city, if the spouse is the sole proprietor or the controlling stockholder of the business.

MTAS was asked about the legal effect of "Children at Play" warning signs. Includes a memo about the application of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out whether or not boards and committees have term limits and what are the limits for those committees.

MTAS was asked to review the proposed annexation along Highway 321 within Lenoir City's urban growth boundary.

MTAS was asked whether a lien for unpaid real property taxes has priority over a mortgagee's interest in the property.

Twenty-three cities were asked about their FMLA policies and extended leave of absence policies.

If council members are uncompensated, they cannot be considered "public employees" whose information is protected pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. Section 10-7-504(f). Hodge, the Tennessee Open Records Counsel at the time of this letter, also offers suggestions for improved processes in filling the request in question.