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Compensation of the city recorder

MTAS was asked whether the city recorder is entitled under Tennessee Law to compensation based on the collection of property taxes.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City recorder
Clerks
Personnel--Compensation--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Compensation
Taxes--Real property
Public
06/25/2021
10/18/2005

Ordinance for disposal of animal waste

A municipal ordinance to amend Title 10, Chapter 2 of the Niota code regarding the disposal of animal waste.

Carrier, Angie
Ordinance
Animal control--Administration
Animal control--Municipal ordinances
Public
07/8/2021
07/31/2020

Fair Labor Standards Act Impact on Cities

This Technical Bulletin discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Garcia v. San Antonio Transit Authority (February 19, 1985), which reversed the 1976 National League of Cities v. Usery decision.

Ellis, Richard
General
Personnel--Fair Labor Standards Act
Internal
04/24/2015
04/3/1985

Assistant golf pro

Job description for the position of Assistant Golf Pro.

MTAS
Job Description
Parks and recreation--Facilities--Golf courses
Parks and recreation--Personnel
Personnel--Classification
Public
06/1/2021
09/25/2002

Learning management system usage in selected Tennessee cities

Ten Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding the usage of a learning management system in their municipalities, the costs for their systems and whether or not someone is dedicated to the administration of the resource.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Personnel--Training
Municipal government
Information technology
Public
03/2/2022
11/9/2021

Sample forms for contraband weapons to be titled to the police department and exchanged or sold by the police department

Sample forms giving police departments the title to contraband weapons and allowing the exchange or sale of such weapons.

Barton, Rex
Form
Police--Criminal forfeiture
Weapons--Forms
Public
08/2/2021
07/19/2012

Drug and alcohol testing of police officers

MTAS was asked to research and draft a policy on drug and alcohol testing of policy officers.

Hardy, Pat
General
Personnel--Health and safety--Drugs
Personnel--Health and safety--Drugs--Laws and regulations
Police--Personnel
Internal
06/15/2021
04/2/2004

Drug Testing Deadline Looms for Employees with Commercial Drivers' Licenses

Jan. 1, 1995 is the federal deadline for all cities with 50 or more employees required to have commercial drivers' licenses (CDLs) to institute drug and alcohol testing programs for those employees.

MTAS
General
Licenses and permits--Motor vehicles
Motor vehicles--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Health and safety--Drugs
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Testing
Internal
07/16/2020
12/15/1994

Mayor's voting in planning vommission meetings

MTAS was asked whether the mayor has a voice on the planning commission when he has appointed a substitute under TCA 13-4-101 or 6-54-112.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Planning--Commissions
Meetings--Planning and management
Mayor
Boards--Laws and regulations
Public
07/26/2021
01/20/2005

Keeping two horses on property

MTAS was asked whether, under the city's ordinances, a person can keep two horses on his property.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Zoning--Laws and regulations
Animal control--Laws and regulations
Internal
05/4/2021
05/12/1994
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