This training document summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.

The City's zoning ordinance remains in effect until the Town either enacts its own zoning ordinance or by ordinance rescinds the City's zoning.

Ten cities were asked several questions about their parks and recreation department, budget, and staffing.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on economies, the federal government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11, 2021. It provides for a substantial infusion of fiscal recovery funds into state and local governments throughout the United States. Tennessee was allocated $3.725 billion for use at the state level, and $2.28 billion to be distributed to local governments. This is a guide provides an overview of the funding process.

Municipal clerks and recorders are required to become certified by completing 100 hours of education and maintain the certification by obtaining 18 hours of continuing education every three years.

MTAS was asked whether the "loss of property value" that property owners allege takes place as a result of donwzoning is quantifiable.

The MTAS annual salary and fringe benefit survey for 1999/2000 is complete and shows salary increases for city employees grew at a rate slower than 1998/1999.

MTAS was asked to analyze a wide range of questions related to the city's public utility operations.

MTAS was asked whether the City can legally create a certain economic development body.

MTAS was asked to evaluate and make recommendations for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness for the City of Shelbyville's residential solid waste collection, and implementing a refuse collection/disposal fee.