MTAS was asked whether a city must employ a certified building inspector for code enforcement.

MTAS was asked how a city may deannex territory.

Congress provided federal legal enforcement for equal employment in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with strengthening amendments added in 1972. Unlawful discrimination in the employment process also is enforced through the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job description for the position of Urban Forester.

MTAS was asked whether the city was responsible for placing flashing lights in the school zones located within the city on state controlled access highways.

MTAS Police Management Consultant Rex Barton hosted a online roundtable discussion with 15 police chiefs regarding innovative things they are doing to attract and retain new recruits. The attached is summary of that discussion.

Management Consultant Pat Hardy created this application form for the Watauga City Commission to assist in filling a vacancy.

This report outlines the specific results and findings of the assessment measures conducted for the position of fire prevention officer. The assessment process was developed and facilitated by the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (UT MTAS) Fire Management Consultant Donald Pannell. The assessment process was held August 9, 2023, at the La Vergne Public Library located at 5063 Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne, Tennessee.

The assessment development process began with the construction of a set of requirements derived from the fire prevention officer description and a detailed job analysis and interviews with Fire Chief Ronnie Beasley and Fire Marshal Curtis Brinkley. This process provided insight into what represents some of the major attributes and expectations of those selected to serve in the fire inspector position.

Based on the findings, the fire inspector is expected to perform fire code compliance evaluations of all occupancy types in the corporate boundaries of La Vergne. Individuals in this position will support and be responsible for technical work in the enforcement of fire and building codes and city ordinances, conduct plans reviews, support suppression operations, and provide fire prevention and life safety courses to the citizens and visitors of La Vergne. Individuals will attend training to maintain and improve knowledge and skills and create and ensure accurate reports and records. Accordingly, the ideal candidate(s) would have and be able to further develop the skills and knowledge to perform fire prevention activities, understand and administer policies and procedures effectively, communicate to internal and external customers clearly, and develop cooperative working relationships with others to accomplish the goals of the department.

MTAS was asked whether it is necessary for a licensed architect or engineer to draft the plans for a new fire hall.

This form was created to be used by any fire department and includes a method for testing fire hoses.