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Appropriating funds for the use of a recreation committee

MTAS was asked for clarification on appropriating funds for the use of a recreation committee.

Darden, Ron
General
Parks and recreation--Finance
Purchasing
Open meetings--Laws and regulations
Public
04/16/2021
07/30/2012

Fines for violation of town ordinances

MTAS was asked how much the fine can be and if a separate fine can be assessed for each day of a violation.

Hardy, Pat
Hemsley, Sid
General
Fines and court costs
Courts--Municipal
Municipal ordinances
Public
07/27/2021
04/2/2007

Is DUI grounds for removing an alderman?

MTAS was asked whether the city has the legal authority to remove an alderman who has been arrested for DUI.

Angerer, David
General
Alderman DUI.pdf (62.28 KB)
City councilmember
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Motor vehicles--Laws and regulations
Traffic--Laws and regulations
Public
07/20/2021
08/19/2004

Ouster of mayor

MTAS was asked whether the city council is required to attempt to ouster the mayor who has been indicted for official oppression.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council
City council--Procedure
Conflict resolution
Mayor
Mayor--Aldermanic government
Internal
06/28/2021
09/5/2000

Citizens cited for municipal ordinance violations who refuse to appear in city court

MTAS was asked what the city could do about citizens who had been cited for municipal ordinance violations who refused to appear in city court.

Pullen, Mark
Legal Opinion
Courts
Courts--Municipal
Municipal ordinances
Police--Arrest procedure
Internal
07/28/2021
05/11/1993

Awarding of construction contract and competitive bidding

MTAS was asked whether the process used by the school board for awarding the school construction contract conformed to the law governing competitive bidding in Tennessee, especially with respect to the RFP process.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Contracts
Contracts--Laws and regulations
Schools--Contracts
Purchasing--Bids
proposals and specifications
Internal
05/26/2020
10/8/2009

Liability of city council for mispaid salaries

MTAS was asked to analyze the question of the liability of the members of the city council for mispaid salaries.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations
City council
Public
05/4/2021
04/12/2004

Voting in city elections by non-resident property owners

MTAS was asked whether the city by private act can permit non-resident property owners to vote in city elections.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Elections--Residency requirements
Charters--City
Public
07/23/2021
03/24/2003

Search of city employee's office by mayor

MTAS was asked whether the Mayor may search employees' offices for possible disciplinary action.

Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Administration
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Municipal
Personnel--Discipline
Mayor
Public
06/2/2021
08/4/2003

Steps to authorize liquor by the drink, retail package stores, and wine in grocery stores

This document provides the steps necessary for a municipality to authorize liquor by the drink, retail package stores, and wine in grocery stores.

O'Hara, Stephanie Allen
General
Alcoholic beverages--Forms
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Alcoholic beverages--Licenses and permits
Public
08/26/2021
08/26/2021
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