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Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2006), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2006), Ron Darden
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State statutes allow cities a maximum of 120 days to mark the drawings and develop a time schedule for relocation.
Hot Topic: Regulating So-Called Jake Brakes (2006), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: Regulating So-Called Jake Brakes (2006), Ron Darden
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Tennessee cities may regulate, but not prohibit, the use of engine compression braking devices by ordinance; includes sample ordinance.
Hot Topic: Health Insurance Premiums As Salary For Municipal Elected Officials And Employees (2006), Don Darden
Hot Topic: Health Insurance Premiums As Salary For Municipal Elected Officials And Employees (2006), Don Darden
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In some Tennessee cities, compensation is awarded to mayors and board members in lieu of health insurance coverage.
Hot Topic: 2006 Legislative Changes Impacting Municipal Courts And Municipal Code Enforcement, Melissa Ashburn
Hot Topic: 2006 Legislative Changes Impacting Municipal Courts And Municipal Code Enforcement, Melissa Ashburn
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The General Assembly made changes in laws during the 2006 legislative session that affect municipal courts and municipal code enforcement.
Hot Topic: Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics, Dennis Huffer
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Public Chapter No. 1 of the Extraordinary Session of the 2006 General Assembly requires municipalities to adopt a code of ethics by ordinance; includes disclosure of personal interest form.
Hot Topic: Changes To The 1983 Purchasing Law, Rick Whitehead
Hot Topic: Changes To The 1983 Purchasing Law, Rick Whitehead
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During the 2006 legislative session, the General Assembly amended this law to broaden its coverage and to authorize cities to increase the dollar amount for which advertising and competitive bidding is required.
Hot Topic: Interest Rate Set At 12 Percent Effective July 1, 2006, On Delinquent Taxes Collected Or Administered By The State Of Tennessee, Dick Phebus
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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.
Hot Topic: 2006-2007 State Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 2006-2007 State Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Dick Phebus
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Based on revenue projections for FY 2006-2007, cities are expected to receive approximately $109.60 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006.
Hot Topic: 2005/2006 Mtas Salary And Fringe Benefit Survey, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: 2005/2006 Mtas Salary And Fringe Benefit Survey, Richard Stokes
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The MTAS annual salary and fringe benefit survey for 2005/2006 shows salary increases for city employees rose significantly over 2004/2005 data. This report contains a summary of the findings as well as a means to request specific information.
Hot Topic: Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program (2006), Gary West
Hot Topic: Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program (2006), Gary West
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Grants are awarded each year on a competitive basis to applicants that address AFG program priorities, demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate the community benefit to be derived from their projects. Persistence is the key to successful funding.
Hot Topic: Tennessee Department Of Agriculture 2006 Urban Forestry Funding, Warren Nevad
Hot Topic: Tennessee Department Of Agriculture 2006 Urban Forestry Funding, Warren Nevad
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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 that address the development of ordinances, staffing, management planning, and advisory organization will be given priority for funding.
Hot Topic: Ftc Issues Final Rules Clarifying Fair Credit Reporting Act Requirements (2006), Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Ftc Issues Final Rules Clarifying Fair Credit Reporting Act Requirements (2006), Richard Stokes
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The provisions of FCRA, CRECA and FACTA directly affect those cities that use outside agencies to secure information about applicants and employees.
Hot Topic: Federal And State Standard Mileage Rates Announced, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Federal And State Standard Mileage Rates Announced, Dick Phebus
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Summary of changes in the 2006 federal and state reimbursement rates for mileage.