Struggling to keep track of important records? Uncertain about retention schedules or how to manage requests efficiently and effectively? A chaotic records system can lead to compliance risks and wasted time. This session features expert-led guidance and practical strategies to help you evaluate and optimize your records management system. CMFO CPE: Two hours

MTAS introduced the IMPACT Series in 2022. Presented quarterly, the IMPACT Series draws from Stephen Covey’s time management principle of prioritizing activities that are “important but not urgent” to produce long-term impact. Over the last three years, we have featured a variety of topics and speakers. In 2025, the IMPACT Series will focus on one topic over four sessions. Inspired by the work to attract Blue Oval to West Tennessee and Volkswagen to East Tennessee, the series will provide a high-level overview of the process to take a development project from concept to completion. By the end of the series, municipalities should have a better understanding of what is required to organize the resources, align the key stakeholders and attract new business to support the project’s success. The series is valuable for all municipal officials and staff especially those engaged in economic and community development. Session 2: Assessing and Analyzing Your Project June 5 | Presenter: Jamie Stitt, TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development With a clearly identified potential development project, the real work begins. This session provides a comprehensive look at the due diligence required to evaluate the viability of your project. Session 3: Developing the Business Case September 4 | Presenter:  To Be Confirmed This stage involves developing the business case for your project through comprehensive economic data from workforce statistics to quality-of-life insights like schools, housing and more to craft and communicate your messaging to effectively market your project. Session 4: Ready! Set! Recruit! December 4 | Presenter: Mark Herbison, President, Tipton County Community Development Council If you build it, will they come? To this point, you have invested a lot of time and resources in developing your project. It is imperative to proactively recruit the right business that aligns your project and your community. Learn recruiting tips to bring your project to realization.All sessions are from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET / 12:30-1:30 p.m. CT via Zoom.

This session focuses on ethical standards to guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct for municipal officials and staff. Gain a better understanding of conflicts of interest, MTAS model code of ethics and the role of the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

This session focuses on ethical standards to guide decision-making and everyday professional conduct for municipal officials and staff. Gain a better understanding of conflicts of interest, MTAS model code of ethics and the role of the Tennessee Ethics Commission.

Gain a comprehensive overview of municipal water and wastewater systems, the board’s role and responsibilities in governing the operation of your water systems, and how to maintain viable water systems. The session will also explore trends, challenges as well as requirements for complying with federal and state laws and regulations. Utility Training: 3.0 hours

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city)Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Operations. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with the elected board's responsibilities related to common operational areas of municipalities.  For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city) Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Foundations. This program may be delivered virtually or in-person. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics cover foundations and structure of municipal government, charters and codes, ethics, open meetings, public records, effective meetings, and municipal finance. Virtual program: The virtual program is divided into three sessions. Completion of all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion. Registration in this event automatically registers users into all three sessions. This event is delivered virtually on Zoom. The virtual program is offered annually each winter.  In-person program: The in-person program may be offered in one day and provides 7.5 training hours. Participants must attend the entirety of the program to receive a certificate of completion. The in-person program is offered annually in participation with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference as a pre-conference session.   For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy 

Join the staff from Taxpayer Services from the TN Department of Revenue for updates and important changes to business tax and licensing. CMFO CPE: 2.0 hours

Drug Fund Administration and Sensitive Property and Evidence This course covers all aspects of drug fund administration and the disposal of sensitive property and evidence. Discussion will include the accounting process required for confidential expenditures; allowable expenditures; budget requirements; maximizing drug fund revenues; and how the special revenue account (drug fund) differs from the confidential expense account.  It will also cover state laws and rules related to securing and disposing of sensitive property and evidence items, such as cash, drugs and firearms. CMFO CPE: 4.0 hours

Drug Fund Administration and Sensitive Property and Evidence This course covers all aspects of drug fund administration and the disposal of sensitive property and evidence. Discussion will include the accounting process required for confidential expenditures; allowable expenditures; budget requirements; maximizing drug fund revenues; and how the special revenue account (drug fund) differs from the confidential expense account.  It will also cover state laws and rules related to securing and disposing of sensitive property and evidence items, such as cash, drugs and firearms. CMFO CPE: 4.0 hours