MTAS was asked whether board members who are not running for re-election may vote at the next board meeting, which is after the city election.

It is the duty of the tax collector to issue a distress warrant for the collection of tax, interest and penalty from each delinquent taxpayer.

MTAS was asked whether the city could pay its firefighters a separate hourly rate for performing building inspections for the city.

Cities often engage consulting firms for a variety of consultant services. Cities often must rely upon the consultant to provide a professional services agreement that outlines the terms and conditions for consultant services to be provided by the consultant to the city. Professional services agreements provided by consultants are often prepared to protect the interests of the consultant. A sample Professional Services Agreement has been prepared collaboratively to provide cities with an agreement template that can be used by a city as an alternative to utilizing an agreement prepared by the consultant. The sample agreement may require further customization to fit the policies and practices of the city as well as the type of consultant services being rendered.

A sample ordinance prohibiting the ownership, harboring, or possessing of pit bulls.

Job description for the position of Purchasing Specialist.

The MTAS Research and Information Center asked a number of Tennessee cities if they use a step pay plan system in their municipalities.

MTAS was asked whether the city can attach conditions to the abandonment of the street.

The best way to maximize your city's local sales tax is to review the state's record of business locations (situs report) and correct any errors.