MTAS was asked several questions pertaining to the history and the effects of the amendments to the Municipal Court Reform Act.

MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the legal status of city's officers who have been administered oath of office by person not authorized to administer such oaths.

MTAS was asked why the 1939 insolvency board, contained in Tennessee Code Annotated, section 67-5-2601, was abolished by Public Acts 1992, Chapter 926.

MTAS was asked about the legality of a search based upon an anonymous tip.

The law does three things: (1) establishes a 16-hour class that must be taken by anyone who enters the fire service before they can respond to any emergency, (2) requires that every firefighter complete a basic firefighter class, as defined by the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, within three years of joining a fire department, and (3) provides exceptions for firefighters who already have five years of experience.

The City of Chattanooga needed to manage specific fleet risk exposures City-wide through a uniform vehicle accident prevention policy.

MTAS was asked whether a municipality can adopt a measuring method for beer sales distance regulations other than a straight line method.

MTAS was asked to assist with council orientation and the facilitation of a strategic plan.

This report discusses the fire department's need for water, fire insurance ratings, hydrant marking regulations, problems confronting local government's ability to provide water for fire service, the value of residential sprinkler systems, and potential savings from improved fire service.

MTAS was asked how to pay a new employee for a personal court appearance when the employee has not yet earned vacation time.