MTAS was asked to conduct an ISO study for the City of Etowah, exploring the dispatch center, the water supply, and the fire department.

Workers who were involuntarily terminated between September 2008 and February 28, 2010 are eligible for up to 15 months of COBRA premium assistance.

Under general law mayor-aldermanic charter, if the mayor resigns, does the vice-mayor become the mayor?

Effective July 2014, Tennessee's new Workers' Compensation Reform Act goes into effect. The new law is considered favorable to employers and involves a more efficient claims resolution process and lower administrative costs, and it also establishes a panel of judges that will take cases out of the crowded court.

MTAS was asked whether the city is entitled to conduct warrantless searches of the lockers.

A sample ordinance of the city of [blank], Tennessee, providing that the municipal code of the city be amended by adding a new chapter therein, providing for the installation and maintenance of communications facilities in the public right-of-way.

MTAS has created three sample water rescue standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cities to revise and adopt for their use. SOP 1 establishes a standard structure and guideline for all fire department personnel operating at incidents involving water rescue operations. SOP 2 provides procedures and guidance when responding to emergency calls involving a water rescue incident while ensuring the safety and well-being of both rescuers and victims. SOP 3 addresses procedures detailing operation of agency boats and watercraft.

MTAS was asked the difference between an exempt and nonexempt city under the State Fire Marshal's Building and Fire Code.

MTAS was asked whether the Board of Mayor and Aldermen should play an increased role (hiring or dismissal) in one or more staff positions in order to provide employee protection for 'whistleblower' actions.

MTAS was asked to review the changing economy, as it affects the West Tennessee Regional Business Center; the site selection process; a marketing strategy; and the development of an industrial access road.