Twelve Tennessee cities and towns responded to a request for information regarding the role of an ADA Coordinator in their municipalities.

The purpose of this MTAS-sponsored research study is three-fold, 1) identify current diversity initiatives (e.g. training programs, resources, and programming) within Tennessee municipalities that prepare local government employees to serve diverse populations, 2) identify existing service delivery initiatives that serve diverse local constituents in Tennessee municipalities (e.g. language materials, etc.), 3) identify future diversity-related training and resources most beneficial to the municipality in serving diverse constituents. The central research question is, 'In what ways can Tennessee municipalities better prepare to serve an increasingly diverse public?'

MTAS provided several documents to assist the city in enhancing its code enforcement program for tall weeds and grass.

MTAS provided several examples of plans of services for a city.

MTAS was asked to review and revise contract between town and utility district for wastewater system operations.

An ordinance establishing a regional water/wastewater advisory board for the Town of Alexandria and surrounding counties.

A series of articles from MTAS discussing the most common audit findings for Tennessee cities and towns as reported by the Tennessee State Comptroller's Office.

MTAS was asked about the number of dogs that may be lawfully maintained and the corresponding sections of city codes, as well as examples of dog licensing regulations.

MTAS was asked about reasonable accommodation for an employee who has typing duties and develops carpal tunnel syndrome.

MTAS was asked the following questions and they were addressed by MTAS Legal Consultant Elisha Hodge: does the Responsible Vendor Program apply to on-premise sales and can a beer board discipline a permit when the permit holder sells beer to minors.