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Local Opt-out Prohibiting Handguns in Municipal Parks

This publication details the requirements of the new law and the process cities must undertake to prohibit handguns in parks they own or operate. A sample resolution is attached.
Jones, Josh
General
Weapons--Laws and Regulations
Parks and recreation--Laws and regulations
Municipal resolutions
Internal
05/12/2021
06/23/2009

Making a prospective appointment to fill the office of city council member

MTAS was asked whether the city council may make a prospective appointment to fill the office of the member of city council who has announced his resignation to take the office of county mayor.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
City council--Procedure
City councilmember
City council
Elections
Mayor
Internal
07/20/2021
07/14/2006

Mt. Pleasant water department water shortage/drought management plan

The Mt. Pleasant Water department created a plan to establish policies, rules and plans to be used during a drought or water shortage.

General
Water--Administration--Tennessee
Water--Facilities
Water--Operations
Water--Resources
Water--Resources--Tennessee
Public
09/17/2021
07/12/2021

Passing a resolution authorizing volunteers to provide fire protection within the city limits

MTAS was asked about the advisability of some residents of the City forming a volunteer fire department and contracting with the City to provide services.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Contracts
Fire--Contracts
Fire--Volunteer organizations
Public
07/29/2021
03/12/1993

Backing up heavy equipment: MTAS Research and Information Center survey

Fifteen cities were asked about the safety methods they employ to reduce risks associated with backing up heavy equipment.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Public works--Equipment
Public works--Surveys
Public
04/21/2020
08/31/2011

Appropriation agreement and resolution providing funding for a non-profit charitable organization

MTAS provided an agreement based on T.C.A. ' 6-54-111 that authorizes the city to appropriate funds for the financial aid of nonprofit charitable or civic organizations, as well as a resolution providing funding for a non-profit charitable organization.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Finance--Municipal
Non-profit organizations
Public
01/24/2023
09/8/2014

Human resources: independent contractor or employee?

MTAS was asked whether a specific individual is an employee of the city or an independent contractor.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Classification
Personnel--Employment
Personnel--Employment agreements
Contractors
Airports--Personnel
Airports--Contracts
Internal
04/28/2021
10/27/2015

Construction inspection for publicly owned municipal infrastructure

Twenty Southeastern cities were asked several questions about construction inspection activities.

Rollins, Sharon
Survey
Public works--Construction
Code enforcement--Building inspection
Internal
04/14/2021
04/8/2004

Pay increases for fiscal year 2022

Survey invitations were went to 79 cities with 48 responses regarding merit raises and cost of living increases for city employees in Fiscal Year 2022.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Personnel--Compensation
Public
09/2/2021
09/2/2021

Charter and conflict of interest questions

MTAS was asked about Private Law Charters, whether city employees may run for elected office, and about conflict of interest.

Darden, Don
General
Charters
Charters--City--Tennessee
Elections
Elections--Laws and regulations
Elections--Laws and regulations--Tennessee
Conflict of interests
Public
06/15/2021
01/26/2006
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