MTAS was asked whether the city can amend an annexation ordinance between second and third readings to add territory to the ordinance.
[Note: Resolutions are now used for annexations. Ordinances are not. See an MTAS legal consultant for more information.]
| Annexation Annexation--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked whether a mobile home used as rental property comes within the protection of Tennessee's pre-existing non-conforming use law.
| Mobile homes Zoning--Laws and regulations--Tennessee |
Job description for the position of Utility Worker Helper.
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UTILITY WORKER HELPER.pdf
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| Personnel--Classification Public works Public works--Construction Public works--Equipment Public works--Personnel Streets--Cleaning Streets--Construction Streets--Maintenance Streets--Pavement Streets--Snow and ice removal Utilities--Personnel |
A resolution adopting general rules of order for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Blaine.
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General Rules of Order Letter.pdf
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| Meetings--Planning and management Boards--Municipal City council--Procedure Municipal resolutions |
An ordinance regulating solar system installations.
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Solar Ordinance.pdf
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| Energy conservation--Municipal ordinances Solar energy--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked about the legality of including garbage collection charges on the municipal water bill and providing that non-payment of these charges will result in termination of water service.
| Solid waste--Rates and charges Utilities--Rates and charges |
Job description for the position of Fire Chief.
| Fire--Personnel Fire--Administration Personnel--Classification |
This study describes the extent, magnitude, and duration of the decline in local option sales tax (LOST) revenue in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and identifies the factors that help to explain differences among cities. The paper examines why some cities exhibited greater fiscal resiliency and rebounded more quickly from the recession that began in March 2020. The study concludes with a brief discussion of the implications of the findings for local government policy and practice.
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Shults_Sales tax.pdf
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| Taxes--Sales Taxes--Sales--Tennessee Economic conditions--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked about health insurance benefits provided by the City to the recorder, employees, and the city manager.
| Insurance--Health Personnel--Fringe benefits |
On or before July 1, 2000, most Tennessee governments that operate or maintain an e-mail system must adopt a written policy about monitoring e-mail communications.
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E-mail policy.pdf
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ATTACHMENT 2.doc
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des moines.pdf
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| E-mail Personnel--Laws and regulations Telecommunications Internet (Computer network) |