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Legislation creating MTAS

The Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was created in 1949 by Public Act of the General Assembly.

Tennessee. General Assembly
General
PC261 1949.pdf (157.14 KB)
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee--Laws and regulations
Public
07/6/2016
04/15/1949

Authority of the city to dispose of property in ways discretionary to the city

MTAS was asked whether city has the authority to dispose of property in ways discretionary to the city.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council
Purchasing--Surplus property disposal
Internal
07/20/2021
01/5/1998

Limiting increases in water rates to those based on the CPI

MTAS was asked whether the utility board can agree to a contract clause that limits increases in water rates to those based on the consumer price index.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Rates and charges
Utilities--Extension policies
Utilities--Boards
Water--Rates and charges
Internal
04/9/2021
03/9/2011

City permits for mass gathering events: an MTAS survey

Six cities were asked several questions about permits for special events and mass gatherings.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Festivals and celebrations
Licenses and permits
Parades
Public
06/25/2021
07/31/2013

Municipal handbook 2005

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.

Hemsley, Sid
Huffer, Dennis; Tallent, Mike
Book
Chapters 15-22.pdf (167.91 KB)
Chapters 1-7.pdf (136.87 KB)
2005 MH Cover.pdf (90.46 KB)
Chapters 8-14.pdf (173.17 KB)
Chapters 23-28.pdf (91.47 KB)
Municipal government--Manuals
Internal
02/13/2007
10/30/2006

Can the city attorney also serve as the city judge?

MTAS was asked whether the city attorney can also serve as the city judge.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City attorney
Courts--Judges
Public
07/30/2021
05/6/1993

Utility control of water meter size

MTAS was asked whether the city is legally obligated to install a 1" water meter in a city building, based on the findings of a water demand study.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Building codes
Utilities
Utilities--Construction
Water--Lines and pipes
Water distribution--Meters
Internal
07/23/2021
01/26/2001

Smyrna parks and recreation department study

MTAS was asked to evaluate and make recommendations for the Parks and Recommnedations Dept. of the Town of Smyrna.

Nevad, Warren
Report/Study
Parks and recreation--Administration
Smyrna (Tenn)
Public
06/29/2021
12/5/2006

Lead dispatcher

Job description for the position of Lead Dispatcher.

MTAS
Job Description
Personnel--Classification
Internal
05/4/2021
12/10/1991

Open Records: A Guide for Municipal Officials (2008)

This guide summarizes Tennessee's open records laws as of October 2008 and includes practical applications for municipal officials and employees.

Jones, Josh
General
Records management--Open records
Records management--Open records--Laws and regulations
Records management--Municipal ordinances
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Police--Records
Internal
01/12/2009
12/31/2008
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