MTAS was asked whether a $7,000 payment by the City to the former mayor was legal.
| Mayor Personnel--Compensation |
The expansion of FMLA as provided by the NDAA more than doubles the amount of protected leave some veteran families are entitled to under the act.
| Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Personnel--Fringe benefits Personnel--Fringe benefits--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked about the validity of an ordinance passed on the second and final reading in violation of the rules of procedure adopted by the City Council and what should be done to adopt the ordinance validly if this was not done.
| Municipal ordinances City council--Procedure Meetings--Planning and management |
State, county and municipal taxes clearly become a first lien on taxable property of every kind and description, and that lien is superior to any other lien.
| Tax collection--Delinquent taxes Tax collection Liens on property |
This Hot Topic analyzes the new energy code legislation; describes what the state of Tennessee is doing to prepare for implementation of this law and how cities can prepare; and outlines the resources MTAS will provide to assist cities in this process.
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Energy Code 2010.pdf
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Energy Code 2010 bw.pdf
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EXEMPT AUTH.pdf
(10.77 MB)
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| Building codes Energy conservation Housing |
MTAS was asked to assist the utility with drafting the MD&A for the annual audit.
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HUB Management's Discussion and Analysis.pdf
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| Utilities--Finance Utilities--Administration |
This fire study made recommendations in an effort to retain or improve the current class 6 ISO rating.
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town of Dandridge.pdf
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| Fire--Insurance ratings Fire--Administration Fire--Performance measurement |
MTAS was asked whether a city can waive delinquent property taxes for an industry that is trying to get refinancing.
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Waiving Taxes public.pdf
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| Tax collection--Delinquent taxes Taxes--Real property Taxes--Personal property |
Contract regarding convention center management.
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convention center agreement.pdf
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convention center agreement.doc
(129.5 KB)
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| Contracts Convention centers |
MTAS was asked whether patrons, and/or the baggage of patrons, of the city's public swimming pool can be searched for weapons as a condition of their entry into the facility.
| Weapons Weapons--Laws and Regulations Parks and recreation--Facilities--Swimming pools Constitutional law |