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MTAS was asked to address the advantages and disadvantages associated with changing the City to a commission form of government.

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This guide is designed to clear up questions about purchasing and to save cities money.

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MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn replied to a request for information regarding pending legislation on public meeting notices. Ashburn goes on to explain that a Facebook posting is not sufficient alone to satisfy open meeting requirements.

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The Atoka Fire Department (AFD) provides fire, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical, emergency preparedness, community risk reduction, public education, and fire investigative services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Atoka, Tennessee. The Atoka Fire Department and its members are consistently seeking continual improvement to achieve and maintain the highest level of professionalism and efficiency of services provided on behalf of those it serves, and thus, requested assistance from UT MTAS to facilitate a “Customer-Driven Strategic Planning” process for the agency. The resulting strategic plan was developed and written using guidelines outlined in the Commission on Fire Accreditation (CFAI) Fire and Emergency Service Self-Assessment Manual 10th Edition. It is intended to guide the organization within the leadership’s established parameters through 2029.

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This project develops an RFP and investigates sources of disposal of wood waste from electrical line trimming operations.

Summary: ISO uses the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) to evaluate a community's fire protection and establish the Public Protection Classification (PPC) grading. The rating evaluates the capabilities of the communications center, fire department and water supply. Fire chiefs should use the FSRS as a planning tool to assist them in developing a strategic plan for improving fire services and to justify and budget for improvements in fire protection.

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MTAS Fire Consultant Donald Pannell conducted this fire station location study at the request of Fire Chief Henry Posey for the Town of Atoka, Tennessee.

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MTAS surveyed selected cities in Tennessee regarding their use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Nine cities responded to questions about their use of ERP software for community development, finance functions, agenda management, human resources functions, and asset management. Cities provided the name of the vendor and software packages used, and reported their level of satisfaction with the product.

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MTAS was asked about speed limits in and around schools located within the City.

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Job description for the position of Recreation Specialist.