This identity theft protection was purchased for persons whose personal information was accidentally disclosed by the city.
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2008 Contract.pdf
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| Identity theft Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications |
With the shortage of N95 respirators, which is the type of respirator recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for respiratory protection against the coronavirus, MTAS has received questions about the reuse of N95 respirators and alternate types of respirators and masks. This hot topic provides information on N95 respirators and other types of respiratory protection. MTAS does not recommend or endorse any products. Cities should use this information as a resource when making decisions for their operations.
| Personnel--Health and safety--Infectious diseases Emergency management--Personnel |
MTAS was asked to provide a procedure for accessing and copying public records and create a form to be used.
| Forms Forms--Municipal Public information Records management Records management--Open records Records management--Open records--Municipal resolutions |
MTAS received an inquiry about the use of hydrogen peroxide as a disinfecting agent for the coronavirus as an option to bleach because of bleach’s corrosive potential and irritating odor. MTAS researched this question and provides the following information. MTAS does not recommend or endorse any product, and the products mentioned here are for illustration only. MTAS recommends that municipalities do their own research and select products and procedures that meet local needs.
| Personnel--Health and safety--Infectious diseases |
MTAS was asked whether the city has to pass an ordinance in order to enter into contracts.
| Charters--City Contracts Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked whether a $7,000 payment by the City to the former mayor was legal.
| Mayor Personnel--Compensation |
The expansion of FMLA as provided by the NDAA more than doubles the amount of protected leave some veteran families are entitled to under the act.
| Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Personnel--Fringe benefits Personnel--Fringe benefits--Laws and regulations |
MTAS was asked about the validity of an ordinance passed on the second and final reading in violation of the rules of procedure adopted by the City Council and what should be done to adopt the ordinance validly if this was not done.
| Municipal ordinances City council--Procedure Meetings--Planning and management |
State, county and municipal taxes clearly become a first lien on taxable property of every kind and description, and that lien is superior to any other lien.
| Tax collection--Delinquent taxes Tax collection Liens on property |
This Hot Topic analyzes the new energy code legislation; describes what the state of Tennessee is doing to prepare for implementation of this law and how cities can prepare; and outlines the resources MTAS will provide to assist cities in this process.
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Energy Code 2010.pdf
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Energy Code 2010 bw.pdf
(128.83 KB)
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EXEMPT AUTH.pdf
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| Building codes Energy conservation Housing |