MTAS was asked to analyze the question of what is required for a "special relationship" to be established between a citizen and police officers, in the context of the question of whether a police department's agreement to do a neighborhood drive-through check of a homeowner's property in a neighborhood in which recent crime has occurred creates a "special relationship."

MTAS was asked whether a motion has to receive a favorable majority twice, once to become a motion, and once when the motion is actually voted on.

MTAS was asked when the city must collect state and local litigation tax on actions filed in municipal court.

A discussion of the Tennessee Public Safety Behavorial Health Act of 2018 which includes the intent of the legislation, key definitions, employer requirements, protection against retaliation, mental health service provider training requirements, and some frequently asked questions. 

Ten Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding compensation for experienced, certified and entry level first responders.

MTAS Fire Consultant Steve Cross worked with Ashland City, Tennessee to compile their ladder truck requirements for ISO points.

Since the preparation of the memorandum by Sid Hemsley, MTAS Senior Law Consultant in July 2003 (see attachment below), the United States Postal Service (USPS) has prepared and published design standards and guides for the construction and installation of mailboxes that include free-standing mailboxes, wall-mounted mailboxes, and centralized mailboxes.

Job description for the position of Electrical Operating Superintendent.

The federal government will provide several opportunities for grant funding to fire departments again this year.

Job description for the position of Apprentice Lineworker.