MTAS was asked to write a conflict of interest policy.

MTAS was asked whether the city court can hear municipal ordinance violations and public drunkenness cases, and whether there is any legal drawback to the mayor or aldermen being city judge.

MTAS was asked inquired about the city entering into an agreement with a land owner/developer requiring annexation as a condition for extending a utility outside the city.

Job description for the position of Certified Municipal Finance Officer for the Town of Mount Carmel, Tennessee.

MTAS was asked for the definition of the term 'reasonable rates' within the meaning of the utility statutes and cases in Tennessee that require utility rates to be reasonable.

An ordinance to change the city election date from the first Thursday in November to the November general election date and to extend the terms of incumbent board members to coincide with the November general election date.

MTAS was asked whether the city can refund $20,000 in sewer and water capacity fees paid by a certain developer, who decided not to develop the property for which he paid the fees.

MTAS was asked whether meetings between the Mayor and a member of Council to discuss the preparation of the City's budget would violate the Sunshine Law or Open Meetings Law.

GASB 54: Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions raises several issues related to the way cities now define governmental funds. The implementation date is for periods beginning after June 15, 2010, which means FYE 6/30/11. Includes a fund balance policy and a sample minimum fund balance policy.

MTAS was asked when a surrender of the City Charter would be effective if the city decided to give up its charter.