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Fire department organization and process review for Dyersburg, Tennessee

Mr. Brett Sipes, Fire Chief, contacted MTAS and requested an organization and process review of the Dyersburg Fire Department (DFD). Nothing in this report should be viewed as a negative reflection of the Dyersburg Fire Department. Interviews conducted with Dyersburg staff indicate that the firefighters and staff are dedicated, hardworking and responsive to all emergencies. This report provides an outside perspective of the fire department's services and future needs, based upon fire service best practices, national standards and Verisk's ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule.

Pannell, Donald
Report/Study
Fire--Administration--Tennessee
Fire--Personnel--Tennessee
Fire--Procedures
Internal
06/10/2022
04/1/2022

Sevier Solid Waste Inc. (SSWI) study

A solid waste study for the Sevier Solid Waste Inc., which includes Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Sevier County.

Hardy, Pat
Major, Al; Garkovich, Chris
Report/Study
Solid waste--Reports
Solid waste--Landfills
Solid waste--Equipment
Solid waste--County
Solid waste--Municipal
Internal
04/8/2021
06/19/2003

Accepting the resignation of a council member

MTAS was asked about the procedure for accepting the resignation of a council member and for the appointment of a new council member.

Darden, Ron
General
City council--Procedure
City councilmember
Public
07/20/2021
04/22/2005

Off-duty responsibility of police officers

A statement of the off-duty responsibility of police officers.

Barton, Rex
General
Police
Police--Laws and regulations
Police--Personnel
Police--Procedures
Public
05/12/2021
01/11/2002

Ten questions regarding the potential application of Chapter 1101

MTAS was asked to analyze ten questions regarding the potential application of Chapter 1101.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Annexation--Tennessee
Annexation
Annexation--Laws and regulations
Sewers--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/27/2021
01/14/2004

Home rule cities cannot impose taxes except by general law

MTAS was asked whether any provision of the proposed City Charter represents a "hidden" method by which the city can impose additional taxes on city residents.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Charters--City
Home rule
Tax collection
Internal
06/18/2021
10/15/1996

How to decide what people get paid : secrets from the compdoctor

E-book compilation of articles by the authors on pay strategy, job analysis, job evaluation, market analysis, perofmance management, and general HR/compensation management. Authors are consultants with the Arthur J. Gallager & Company's Public Sector and Higher Education Compensation Consulting Practice.

Fox, Jim
Lawson, Bruce
General
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Classification
Personnel--Merit systems
Personnel--Performance appraisal
Personnel--Performance measurement
Internal
10/6/2017
10/6/2017

City administrator

Job description for the position of City Administrator.

MTAS
Job Description
City administrator
Municipal government--Administration
Personnel--Classification
Public
04/26/2021
09/24/2002

Municipal officers, municipal employees, ministerial officers, and general supervision

MTAS was asked the difference between an officer and an employee, what is a ministerial officer, and what does the term "general supervision" mean with respect to a mayor's right to exercise general supervision over certain city officers or employees.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Municipal government--Administration
Personnel--Administration
Public
06/22/2021
09/3/2009

MTAS Comprehensive Management Review (CMR) board member type questions

A form to help guide board member interviews in comprehensive management reviews.

Hardy, Pat
Form
City councilmember
City council
Boards--Municipal
Forms
Internal
07/21/2021
01/6/2006
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