A summary of what cities can expect to receive from the state shared taxes for the 1996-1997 fiscal year.

MTAS was asked several questions regarding the authority of the City to impose sewer hook up charges and the reasonableness of how those charges are imposed on new customers.

Job description for the position of Groundskeeper (Head) for the City of Smyrna.

An ordinance prohibiting the use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs in the town's community center.

If an employee is a threat to the health, welfare and safety of the municipality, he/she could be immediately suspended and a special meeting of the Board could be called, at which meeting, the Board could vote to terminate the employee.

Under the Slum Clearance Ordinance, the city has the authority to require the demolition of dangerous dwellings used or intended to be used for human habitation, and to demolish such dwellings itself by a variety of methods.

Strategic partnerships with the utility districts, development boards, and fire protection agencies should be developed to provide not only good potable water, but also adequate fire flow capabilities for long range planning.

Samples of contracts used by the Public Works Department of Paducah, Kentucky, for purchasing materials and renting equipment.

Several cities were asked whether their volunteer or paid-on-call firefighters receive any monetary compensation.

Following an ordinance passing on the first reading in a Tennessee town, MTAS Legal Consultant Elisha Hodge responded to questions from the Town Administrator.