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Liability for private sprinkler systems

MTAS was asked about potential liability that could be imposed on the Town for certain deficiencies in private sprinkler systems that the Town is thinking of mandating by ordinance.

Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
Fire--Prevention--Equipment
Fire--Prevention
Liability
Risk management
Public
05/20/2021
01/7/2003

Setback requirements for residential property in subdivision

MTAS was asked whether set-backs in approved and recorded platt, or present subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance applied to a certain piece of residential property upon which the owner and builder had completed the footers.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Zoning--Subdivisions--Tennessee
Zoning--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Public
04/28/2021
07/17/2007

Communications and public information officer salary information survey

A selected group of cities were surveyed regarding the positions of Communications Director and Public Information Officer (PIO). Questions asked include whether the PIO serves the entire city or specific departments; what the job description is for the position; and what the salary range is.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Personnel
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Compensation--Surveys
Communications
Public information--Personnel
Public
06/10/2024
05/1/2024

City donation to a charitable organization

MTAS was asked whether a city may make an appropriation to a charitable or civic organization that is religious in nature.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Constitutional law
Non-profit organizations
Tax exempt organizations
Solicitations--Charitable organizations
Finance--Municipal
Finance--Municipal--Tennessee
Public
04/21/2021
04/9/2003

Police officer disciplinary appeals: a telephone survey Cconducted by the MTAS library

Cities were asked about disciplinary actions and appeals by police officers, as well as their promotion policy related to rank of the officer.

Cox, Leah
Survey
Personnel--Discipline
Police
Police--Administration
Police--Personnel
Internal
05/14/2021
12/1/2001

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (2007)

Up-to-date information on employee military leave for employees who are National Guardsmen, in the Reserve, are planning to enlist, or are drafted.

Stokes, Richard
General
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Disaster plans
Emergency management
Internal
09/14/2007
09/12/2007

Soldiers and Sailors' Civil Relief Act

MTAS was asked whether provisions in the Soldiers and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, regarding interest and penalties for nonpayment of property tax, applies to municipal property taxes.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Tax collection--Delinquent taxes
Tax collection
Taxes--Personal property
Internal
07/15/2021
08/14/1991

Performing criminal background checks on potential employees

MTAS was asked how to perform criminal background checks on potential employees of the Town.

Neill, Ronnie
General
Brochure.url (224 bytes)
Application.url (230 bytes)
Personnel--Selection and recruitment
Personnel--Employment
Personnel--Forms
Personnel--Administration
Public
05/16/2017
07/2/2004

Beer board questions

MTAS responded to questions posed by beer board concerning decision to be made after permit holder charged with offense.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Beer
Beer--Boards
Beer--Laws and regulations
Beer--Licenses and permits
Public
06/18/2021
08/23/2002

Requiring an employee to sign an agreement releasing the city from liability

MTAS was asked whether the city could require auxilary police officers to sign waivers releasing the city from any liability for their negligent conduct or omissions.

Moore, Todd
Legal Opinion
Governmental tort liability
Liability
Police--Liability
Police--Personnel
Public
05/10/2021
04/3/1995
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