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Potential conflict of interest between city officials and chamber of commerce

MTAS was asked whether an aldermen should abstain from voting on an appropriation to the local chamber of commerce and whether the city attorney should resign from his position as the non-paid vice president and assistant treasurer of the chamber of commerce.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Conflict of interests
Ethics
Internal
07/26/2021
06/26/1996

MTAS proposal for the city of Alcoa strategic planning session

This example proposal for strategic planning includes a brief description of the session's preparation, facilitation, and deliverables. Originally written for the city of Alcoa, the proposal could be adapted for other cities/towns.

Carrier, Angie
General
Planning
Planning--Municipal
Alcoa (Tenn)
Internal
06/10/2024
05/30/2024

Dedication and acceptance of sidewalks

MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the dedication and acceptance of sidewalks.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Sidewalks
Public
07/6/2020
10/31/2002

State tax on amusements

MTAS was asked whether the city has to collect any kind of tax on tickets to productions at the city's performing arts center.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Taxes--Amusement
Tax collection
Parks and recreation--Facilities--Civic centers
Internal
04/26/2021
10/20/1994

Grants analyst 2

Job description for the position of Grants Analyst 2 from the State of Tennessee.

Tennessee
Job Description
Personnel--Classification
Finance--Grants-in-aid
Public
05/12/2021
09/11/2017

Amendments to the original appropriations ordinance

MTAS was asked about the budget and appropriations process, specifically, whether the city recorder may expend more money than what has been appropriated in the budget without City Commission approval.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Budgets
Budgets--Municipal
Budgets--Preparation
Internal
07/12/2021
05/18/1993

Fleet maintenance services survey

MTAS asked six cities about charging the city's various departments for fleet services.

Wibking, Lyndy
Survey
Fleet management
Public
10/7/2020
10/20/2014

City liability and authority in private gated subdivisions

MTAS was asked several questions regarding the issues involved in allowing private, secured subdivisions.

Moore, Todd
Legal Opinion
Community development
Municipal government--Services
Streets--Construction
Streets--Maintenance
Zoning--Subdivisions
Internal
06/16/2021
01/9/1995

Allocation and distribution of beer tax revenues

MTAS was asked the effect on a city's share of beer tax monies of a golf course partially located within the city limits but under the ownership of a person/entity from an adjoining city.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Beer
Beer--Laws and regulations
Beer--Licenses and permits
Revenue sources--Fees and charges
Taxes--Beer
Internal
04/14/2021
07/9/2002

Sewer extension

MTAS was asked whether, if the sewer lines and service are extended to serve an elementary school located outside the municipality, the city may be compelled to make the service available to others.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Sewers
Utilities--Compelling connections
Utilities--Extension policies
Wastewater
Wastewater--Lines and pipes
Internal
07/16/2021
02/28/2002
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