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A study conducted by the MTAS Research and Information Center at the request of the Tennessee City Management Association. The purpose of this study is to analyze Tennessee municipalities’ ability to recruit and retain police officers. Many cities in Tennessee have hired and made significant investments in entry level police officers only to see them leave employment in the first three years. This short turnover impacts the cities financially and decreases their ability to maintain adequate staffing in their departments. By analyzing police officer recruitment practices and retention levels, this study can explore the factors affecting police recruitment and retention and offer insights into what works and what does not work when attracting and keeping talented police officers.

Summary: This document was developed to provide Tennessee cities with guidelines for construction projects. It includes guidelines for construction standards, materials specifications, design criteria, and contract documents to be used for streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water distribution systems.

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MTAS was asked whether the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) is a taxing district.

Summary: New Vehicle Seizure Law For DUI Offenders and Driving on Revoked Driver's License -- Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 -- Municipal Clerk Certification Grandfather Period Repealed

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MTAS Human Resources Consultant Richard Stokes designed and executed this survey regarding firefighter physicals and janitorial staff in May 2018.

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MTAS was asked for a sample ordinance that allows a city to set its property tax rate higher than the certified tax rate.

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MTAS was asked to write an ordinance which would update the personnel policies and procedures for the Town of Wartrace.

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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, is accepting urban forestry project proposals from local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Project proposals for 2008 that address the development of ordinances, staffing, management planning, and advisory organization will be given priority for funding.

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The Model Stormwater Ordinance, as written, is not a stand-alone document. No Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP's) are incorporated in the body of the ordinance. Rather, the Model Ordinance adopts BMP Manuals by reference The Model Ordinance will not be complete without the adoption by reference of these BMP manuals.

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Fourteen cities and organizations were asked questions about the open records administrator and what wage standard is used in their city or organization.