OBRA placed new requirements on local governments for withholding Social Security taxes on wages paid to employees.

Under the FLSA, if there is no written policy to offset disciplinary actions with unused comp time, the employer cannot unilaterally make the decision to offset the comp time.

MTAS was asked from what voting base the vote is counted when a city charter provides that candidates be elected from districts and reside in districts, but does not say whether they are elected at large or by district.

Although the FLSA is basically a single law requiring the payment a minimum wage and overtime, the enforcement of the act is often complex and perplexing.

This project provides research, information, analyses and recommendations for collection of refuse and brush.

A toolkit of materials for municipalities to complete a ADA transition plan created by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Chief Engineer's Office.The toolkit includes: Presentation titled "ADA Compliance for Municipalities" (TDOT); Presentation titled "How to Develop an ADA Self-evaluation & Transition Plan" (FHWA); Document titled "ADA Transition Plans: A Guide to Best Management Practices (NCHRP Project # 20-7 (232); and the following selection of forms: action plan, checklist, grievance procedure, public notice, transition plan and more.

MTAS was asked about the legality of using water department funds to purchase warning sirens.

A job description written for the Town of Erwin's Director of Parks and Recreation Supervisor. This employee is responsible for the maintenance of municipal parks. At times the position is reassigned by the Public Works Director to alternate responsibilities, including assistance with street repair and maintenance. The employee is given general instructions for the completion of work, and independent judgement may occasionally be required to complete tasks. The employee trains and supervises the work of subordinate personnel. 

The following Hot Topic summarizes pertinent information, key legislation, and Supreme Court rulings that took place during 1998.