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Municipal Courts In Tennessee - A Constitutional And Statutory Primer, Sid Hemsley

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This paper will first examine the constitutional and statutory underpinnings of municipal courts in Tennessee. Then it will briefly review the jurisidiction of municipal courts, the selection of municipal court judges, and municipal court penalties. Finally, it will take a look at the recent case of Summers v. Thompson, Tenn. Sup. Ct., No. 23, filed May 23, 1988. That case has a significant bearing on all of those topics, and it has some implications for what municipal courts will look like in the future. No pretense is made that every important thing is said or every important case is cited …

The Sparta/White County Experience: An Attempt To Unify Governments, Ron Fults, Joe Muscatello

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This report is an account of the unification efforts between the governments of the City of Sparta and White County, Tennessee. The compilation of records and the documentation of events leading up to and through the consolidation attempt in White County inc1uding the election results of the referendum is the basis of this report.

What About Pit Bulls, Don W. Ownby

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This report is designed to help municipalities identify what their legislative response should be to the considerable media hype about pit bulldogs. Samples of publications, ordinances, and court opinions are included in appendices.

Legal Considerations Involved In The Hiring Decision (Or "Do I Really Have To Hire That Person?"), Sid Hemsley

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

Covers such topics as the employment contract in Tennessee; state employment legislation affecting hiring; and various types of discrimination.

Guided Discovery: Playing And Winning The Economic Development Game, Municipal Technical Advisory Service

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Guided Discovery is a strategic planning approach to economic development. It is intended to serve communities by providing a process for examining strengths and weaknesses, and developing realistic strategies for actions to improve economic conditions.

Small Cities Police Manual Guide, Joe Muscatello

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Municipal Law Report No. 5, Dennis W. Huffer

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A municipality can opt to either pay employee premiums or reimburse employee costs under current Tennessee law. This report provides details on these two options and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The Police Response To Domestic Violence Incidents, Phillip E. Keith

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Within the past few years, domestic violence has come to the forefront in demanding the attention of the criminal justice system. This report explains many of the myths associated with domestic violence, reviews the literature on domestic violence, and provides practical steps for establishing policies and procedures related to domestic violence within law enforcement agencies.

MTAS Municipal Law Enforcement Management Report no. 1