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MTAS was asked whether the Mayor may legally serve as an unpaid volunteer reserve police officer.

Municipal clerks and recorders are required to become certified by completing 100 hours of education and maintain the certification by obtaining 18 hours of continuing education every three years.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the city's distribution of fire stations, determine if the locations are adequate, determine if a fire station or stations should be relocated, and determine the optimal location for an additional fire station. The scope of this study included review of distribution requirements in the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, NFPA requirements, and fire service best practices regarding deployment of resources.

A city official is alleged by a construction company to have made some representations to the owner of the company that it did not have to pay for water that it used for the construction of a local bypass.

MTAS was asked about an alderman serving as commissioner of safety or police and carrying a firearm in that capacity.

A paper prepared for the citizen planning commission member to be used as a general guide in the performance of his/her duties. The original draft of this report was published in 1985 and then updates were published in 2005 and 2013.

MTAS was asked whether FLSA applies regarding overtime, what the city's liability is regarding worker's comp, and about general city liability. Includes opinions from TML, DOL, and TAG.

MTAS was asked to research the requirements for warrants executed by a municipal court.

MTAS was asked whether the city should bring its swimming pool and swimming pool restrooms into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by the installation of a swimming pool lift and certain restroom facilities.