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Starting a city library

MTAS was asked how the city starts its own library.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Libraries--Public
Municipal government--Administration
Internal
07/27/2021
04/26/1993

Using sick leave to supplement workers' compensation benefits

MTAS was asked whether employees may use sick leave to supplement workers' compensation benefits.

Jones, Bonnie
General
Workers Comp.pdf (101.22 KB)
Insurance--Workers compensation
Personnel--Compensation
Public
07/15/2021
07/13/2012

Holding multiple offices

MTAS was asked whether the same person can hold multiple local government offices.

Leydorf, Donna
Legal Opinion
Conflict of interests
Municipal government
Mayor--Aldermanic government
Internal
07/2/2021
10/3/2000

City's ability to condemn an easement across railroad tracks to construct a street

The authority granted to municipalities to condemn property to establish streets and highways also allows condemnation across railroad tracks so long as use of the land for railroad purposes is not destroyed.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Eminent domain
Land use
Railroads
Streets--Construction
Internal
04/15/2021
07/17/1992

City's share of the state beer tax

MTAS was asked whether a city can prohibit the sale of beer and if that decision would jeopardize the city's share of the state beer tax.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Beer
Beer--Laws and regulations
Taxes--Beer
Taxes--State shared
Public
07/15/2021
08/15/1997

Bid Data on Current Municipal Public Works Projects

This publication is intended as a reference for city officials, public works engineers, purchasing agents, consulting engineers, and architects who need cost information on Tennessee public works and construction projects.

Chlarson, John
General
Public works--Contracts
Streets--Construction--Contracts
Water--Contracts
Wastewater--Contracts
Natural gas--Contracts
Solid waste--Landfills--Contracts
Purchasing--Bids
Internal
10/2/2006
08/1/2002

Independent Contractor vs. Employee

The IRS provides guidance in determining the classification of the employment relationship by evaluating three factors: behavioral control, financial control, and relationship of parties.

Cross, Ralph
General
Contractors
Personnel--Employment
Internal
05/6/2021
03/13/2008

Tennessee Public Acts 2012: Summaries of Interest to Municipal Officials

This publication summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.

Jones, Josh
General
Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Tennessee--Laws and regulations
Internal
08/13/2012
08/13/2012

Massage parlor license application

This massage parlor license application for Thornton, Colorado includes a checklist, the application, authorization, background, zoning referral, and city code section.

Unknown
Form
Businesses--Laws and regulations--Adult businesses
Licenses and permits
Licenses and permits--Laws and regulations
Forms
Municipal ordinances
Zoning
Public
06/22/2021
06/1/2002

Propane for Tennessee Fleets: A Primer for Municipal/County Officials

This technical bulletin examines the basics of propane as a viable alternative transportation fuel for local government fleets in Tennessee.

Nevad, Warren
Nevad, Hillary
General
Fleet management--Fuel supply
Internal
05/26/2021
01/30/2013
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