MTAS was asked whether two cities could enter into an agreement dismissing an appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
| Annexation--Laws and regulations Incorporation procedure |
A spreadsheet comparison of the differences and similarities found among the provisions of the modified manager-council charter, the manager-commission charter, and the board of mayor and aldermen charter.
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Comparison of model charters.pdf
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Comparison of model charters.xls
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| Charters--City--Tennessee Charters--Model |
Many cities have come to see privatization as a means of saving money and improving the quality of the services they provide to the public.
| Privatization Municipal government--Services Municipal government--Services--Contracts |
MTAS was asked whether the city can reject the low bid and accept the second lowest bid on a certain construction project.
| Purchasing--Laws and regulations Construction--Laws and regulations--Tennessee Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications |
MTAS was asked how the new wine in grocery stores law relates to the ability of a beer and tobacco store to commence the sale of alcohol and what items may be offered for sale in a liquor store.
| Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations Alcoholic beverages Beer--Laws and regulations Beer |
MTAS was asked whether the city has the right to sue a carrier for damages to city streets.
| Streets--Maintenance Streets--Pavement Litigation--Municipal |
MTAS was asked if and how the water, sewer, gas, and electric systems of the City may be combined into one board using the Board of Public Utilities.
| Boards Boards--Municipal Utilities--Boards |
MTAS was asked for a sample Title VI policy and ordinance.
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Title VI Sample Compliance Manual.pdf
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| Federal government Finance--Grants-in-aid Municipal ordinances Personnel--Equal opportunity |
MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responded to a Tennessee city regarding regulations requiring land for road development and 2022 Public Chapter 1128.
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Ashburn_LO Generic Plat Approvals.pdf
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| Streets--Construction Zoning--Subdivisions--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked about the propriety of a municipality donating money to a religious cause in return for 'free' counseling services to police officers and firefighters.
| Public safety officers Solicitations--Charitable organizations |