MTAS was asked whether the city can cut through a curb that divides a private driveway in a property owned by an individual from a private driveway that runs from a U.S. Highway to a shopping center.
| Eminent domain Zoning--Inverse condemnation |
MTAS conducted a statewide survey of municipal court clerk contacts available in the MTAS city directory. Survey invitations were sent to 234 contacts and 105 surveys were completed. Questions about municipal court operations are frequent and over the years MTAS has conducted several smaller surveys. This survey was an attempt to combine the previous surveys into one comprehensive resource.
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Municipal Courts 2020 Report.pdf
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| Courts--Municipal Courts--General sessions--Tennessee Courts--Judges |
A presentation for the annual Southeastern Conference for Public Administration.
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SECOPA_blank20111.pdf
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SECOPA_blank20111.pptx
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| Energy conservation |
The sample ordinance relates to levying hotel occupancy tax, which is commonly referred to as hotel/motel tax. It was prepared collaboratively in response to recent requests received from municipalities following the enactment of Public Chapter 496, Acts of 2021. Municipal staff using the sample ordinance should insert the name of the municipality for which the ordinance is being prepared and the form of government of the municipality in the appropriate sections. Additionally, staff should insert the correct title, chapter, and section numbering corresponding with the municipality’s code of ordinances. Within the body of the sample ordinance, should designate whether the recorder or treasurer will be responsible for collection and disposition of proceeds.
Please note that in Section 5-103, four (4) percent is included as the amount of the levy. This amount is the maximum allowed under Public Chapter 496, but this amount can be reduced to a lesser amount if the governing body desires. Also, be aware that the municipality must utilize the tax revenues collected for the promotion of tourism and tourism development as required by T.C.A. 67-4-1403.
Municipalities may contact MTAS for assistance in revising provisions contained in the sample ordinance.
| Taxes--Hotel and motel Taxes--Tennessee Taxes--Forms Taxes--Municipal ordinances |
Job description for the position of Safety Director.
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Safety Director.pdf
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| Public safety officers Personnel--Classification |
MTAS was asked whether a development is outside the control of the municipal planning commission due to some quirks in the language of the T.C.A. defining subdivisions the planning commission has jurisdiction over.
| Zoning--Subdivisions Planning--Commissions Planning--Commissions--Directories |
Includes 13 municipal benchmarking studies, plus links to 10 additional studies.
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VehicleMaintenanceBenchmarkingReport2004.pdf
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Benchmarking Economic Development.pdf
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Glen Eira Best Value Principals.pdf
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Joplin Parks Benchmarking Survey.pdf
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Archbald Borough Benchmarking Research.pdf
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Performance Management when results matter.pdf
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| Performance measurement Municipal government--Services Municipal government--Administration Economic development Public works--Performance measurement Code enforcement |
A resolution to adopt guidelines to establish an Auxiliary Police force to supplement the existing Police Department.
| Police--Reserve units Police--Personnel Police--Municipal ordinances |
Automated service request systems are proven to be cost-effective, labor-saving devices that greatly enhance management efficiency.
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Good Service bw.pdf
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| Request for service systems Municipal government--Services Public information--Customer service Public relations--Municipal |
MTAS was asked whether a city may use requests for proposals for purchasing goods and services.
| Purchasing--Bids Purchasing--Laws and regulations |