MTAS was asked about the rights of a city when renewing its cable franchise agreement, specifically the right to require channels designated for public, educational and governmental use, as well as requiring better customer service and capital improvement.

A legal opinion was requested from MTAS on whether Tennessee Code Annotated § 6-58-118 may be used as the legal basis for bringing a piece of property into Gallatin’s urban growth boundary that will ultimately be annexed into the City.

MTAS was asked whether the City Council can give the school board the authority to levy taxes to fund the operation of city schools and what the methods of school consolidation are in Tennessee.

A survey of eight Tennessee cities regarding their plans for Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) or step increases for personnel in fiscal year 2024.

MTAS was asked whether a developer can provide and operate a private wastewater system in a new subdivision outside the city if the city is currently providing water and electric service to the area.

MTAS was asked whether the City can enter into a Joint Industrial Development Corporation with the County.

The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.

MTAS was asked whether county or city taxes have priority where there is a deficiency in a tax sale.

The purpose of the plan is to provide local fire chiefs access to large quantities of fire service resources that may be needed in a large fire, disaster, or other major emergency.

A town is required by law to provide water to customers outside the town limits where a water line exists, unless there is a reasonable basis for not providing the water.