The purpose of this manual is to provide cities with a better understanding of funding water and sewer utility operations. Water and sewer operations are often very costly, but they provide a public health service. Also, water and sewer services are necessary if communities are to grow and attract new investment.

MTAS was asked whether the Town could extend fire service on a contract basis outside corporate limits and, if so, whether this would increase the town's liability exposure.

The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.

Whether relying on the county trustee to collect delinquent property taxes or pursuing tax collection without the county, cities are plaintiffs in delinquent tax suits in which properties are sold under court order to satisfy tax liens. In a recent opinion, the Tennessee Attorney General explains the fees which court clerks may claim in such lawsuits.

Middle management in the fire service can be quite a balancing act.

Job description for the position of chief water plant operator.

Is a vacancy created on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen when an alderman moves outside the city?

MTAS was asked whether the beer board may suspend or revoke the permit of someone who has been convicted of gambling offenses where the gambling took place at the beer establishment.

A sample agreement for fire departments to use as part of the on-boarding process. An understanding between the department and the employee in the event of a termination within the first two years, the city will be reimbursed for training and equipment provided during this time.

Summary of changes to the general law mayor-aldermanic charter enacted after the 1991 charter revision.