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Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2012, Sarah Young, Frances Adams-O'Brien, John Crawford, Erin Thompson Mar 2013

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2012, Sarah Young, Frances Adams-O'Brien, John Crawford, Erin Thompson

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

In this FY2012 annual report, there are a total of nine services measured and analyzed: police, fire, refuse collection and disposal, employment benefits, human resources, financial services, and building code enforcement, property maintenance code enforcement, and planning and zoning.


Municipal Handbook, Josh Jones Mar 2013

Municipal Handbook, Josh Jones

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2012.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2011, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Sarah Young Mar 2012

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2011, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Sarah Young

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

In this FY2011 annual report, there are a total of seven services measured and analyzed: police, fire, refuse collection and disposal, employment benefits, human resources, financial services, and code enforcement/building inspection/planning and zoning.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2010, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Nurgul Aitalieva, Matthew Marshall, David Folz Jul 2011

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2010, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Nurgul Aitalieva, Matthew Marshall, David Folz

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2010 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.


Municipal Handbook (2010), Josh Jones Mar 2011

Municipal Handbook (2010), Josh Jones

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2010.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2009, Melanie Purcell, Christopher Shults, Seth Sumner Jul 2010

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2009, Melanie Purcell, Christopher Shults, Seth Sumner

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2009 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.


Water And Wastewater Management (2009), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young May 2010

Water And Wastewater Management (2009), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.


Municipal Handbook (2008), Dennis Huffer Aug 2009

Municipal Handbook (2008), Dennis Huffer

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2008.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2008, Melanie Purcell, Al Major, Randy Gustafson Apr 2009

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2008, Melanie Purcell, Al Major, Randy Gustafson

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2008 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.


Water And Wastewater Management (2008), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward Dec 2008

Water And Wastewater Management (2008), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.


Records Management For Municipal Government: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians (2007), Dennis Huffer May 2008

Records Management For Municipal Government: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians (2007), Dennis Huffer

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A basic summary of laws, regulations and practices regarding records management by city governmental offices.


Municipal Handbook (2007), Dennis Huffer, Sid Hemsley, Mike Tallent Apr 2008

Municipal Handbook (2007), Dennis Huffer, Sid Hemsley, Mike Tallent

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2007, Al Major, Randy Gustafson Mar 2008

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2007, Al Major, Randy Gustafson

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2007 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities. For the first time, this FY 2007 report contains trend analysis of several benchmark measures. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.


Technical Bulletins: Should Your City Consider Privatization? (2008), David Angerer Mar 2008

Technical Bulletins: Should Your City Consider Privatization? (2008), David Angerer

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

Many cities have come to see privatization as a means of saving money and improving the quality of the services they provide to the public.


Municipal Handbook 2006, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent Apr 2007

Municipal Handbook 2006, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2006, Janet Kelly Apr 2007

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2006, Janet Kelly

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2006 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.


Municipal Handbook 2005, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent Oct 2006

Municipal Handbook 2005, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.


Water And Wastewater Management: A Training Manual For Board Members, Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young Jul 2006

Water And Wastewater Management: A Training Manual For Board Members, Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.


Technical Bulletins: Should Your City Consider Privatization?, David Angerer Jun 2006

Technical Bulletins: Should Your City Consider Privatization?, David Angerer

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

Many cities have come to see privatization as a means of saving money and improving the quality of the services they provide to the public.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2005, Al Major Apr 2006

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2005, Al Major

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2005 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2004, Al Major Jun 2005

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2004, Al Major

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2004 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.


Records Management For Municipal Governments: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians, Dennis Huffer Apr 2005

Records Management For Municipal Governments: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians, Dennis Huffer

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A basic summary of laws, regulations and practices regarding records management by city governmental offices.


Municipal Handbook 2003, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent Jul 2004

Municipal Handbook 2003, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2003, Al Major Jun 2004

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2003, Al Major

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2003 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.


Purchasing Guide For Tennessee Municipalities, Ralph Cross, Mike Tallent Mar 2003

Purchasing Guide For Tennessee Municipalities, Ralph Cross, Mike Tallent

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This guide is designed to clear up questions about purchasing and to save cities money.


Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2002, Mtas Jan 2003

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2002, Mtas

Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project

FY2002 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.


Records Management For Municipal Governments: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians, Dennis Huffer Jul 2002

Records Management For Municipal Governments: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians, Dennis Huffer

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A basic summary of laws, regulations and practices regarding records management by city governmental offices.


Water & Wastewater Manual: A Training Manual For Board Members, Brett Ward, Steve Wyatt, Bill Young Dec 2001

Water & Wastewater Manual: A Training Manual For Board Members, Brett Ward, Steve Wyatt, Bill Young

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This manual provides a resource for new or experienced water board members or municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.


Tennessee Municipal Handbook Third Edition (1984), Mtas Jul 1984

Tennessee Municipal Handbook Third Edition (1984), Mtas

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This Tennessee Municipal Handbook is intended for use as a reference guide by Tennessee municipal officials. It is primarily a summary of the state's laws affecting municipalities under a rough kind of subject matter classification, with a sprinkling of other information considered to be relevant. It is not a textbook on municipal government.


Tennessee Municipal Handbook Second Edition (1980), Mtas Jul 1980

Tennessee Municipal Handbook Second Edition (1980), Mtas

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This Tennessee Municipal Handbook is intended for use as a reference guide by Tennessee municipal officials. It is primarily a summary of the state's laws affecting municipalities under a rough kind of subject matter classification, with a sprinkling of other information consider"ed to be relevant. We have not undertaken to write a textbook on municipal government.