Fourteen cities responded to an MTAS survey about their policies for rehiring former employees and how their previous employment factors into their benefits and longevity.

MTAS was asked several questions about increasing the salary of the city judge.

MTAS was asked whether the city may enter into a lease/purchase agreement for the installation and eventual purchase of certain lighting poles and fixtures without having to obtain approval from the state director of local finance.

A standard operating guideline is recommended for all fire investigators or those involved in the duties of fire and explosion scene investigations.

MTAS was asked whether a district attorney general has the discretion to determine for himself whether a court having criminal jurisdiction is properly constituted and/or whether the judge has the proper qualifications of office.

Job description for the position of Police Officer.

MTAS was asked to develop a criminal background check employment application supplement.

An ordinance amending the beer ordinance of the City of Martin to create a class of beer permits which can be granted to caterers.

MTAS was asked whether the City can charge different, higher sewer and water rates to certain areas of the City and charge a twenty-five percent surcharge to connect to the municipal water and sewer system in this same area.

In response to a request for assistance from the Parsons City Recorder, MTAS conducted a review of the city’s 2020 ISO evaluation in preparation for an anticipated Public Protection Classification review estimated to occur in the 2023 or 2024 calendar years. MTAS reviewed Parson’s Public Protection Classification Summary Report, prepared by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) dated April 2020, against the current (2012/2013) edition of the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, and toured the fire protection area. This report includes recommendations based upon the observations and comparisons made during the site visit.