MTAS was asked to analyze the distinction between fines, forfeitures and penalties and apply that distinction to the question of whether the city judge or the city council has the right to set forfeitures.

Effective July 1, 2007, the number of paid days for public employee military reservists was increased from 15 to 20

MTAS was asked whether the Board has to honor unauthorized raises.

MTAS and the Tennessee State Comptroller are required by state law (T.C.A.12-3-1207(d)) to "develop a model procurement code that may be adopted by any municipality to guide the governing body and purchasing agent in making purchases through requests for competitive sealed proposals. The model procurement code shall contain provisions allowing an aggrieved respondent to protest the intended award to another respondent if the protest is filed within seven (7) calendar days after the intended award is announced. The protest shall be filed with and decided by the municipal governing body." This model ordinance, developed by MTAS in conjunction with the Comptroller's Office and updated in response to Public Acts of 2022, Chapter No. 779 (effective April 8, 2022), satisfies this statutory requirement.

MTAS was asked whether a probationary police officer, who had guard training on the weekend, is entitled to military leave and payment for work he missed during training.

The rate of interest effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, has been set at 12 percent, which is an increase from last year.

MTAS was asked about the City subsidy of private commercial solid waste carriers.

Job description for the position of Recreation Center Attendant.

The purpose of this guide is to present a simple, step-by-step procedure to aid Tennessee municipal officials in procuring engineering, architectural, land surveying, and other professional services by using the QBS process.

MTAS was asked to write an ordinance providing for the licensing and regulation of adult-oriented business establishments.