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Hot Topic: Local Opt-Out Prohibiting Handguns In Municipal Parks, Josh Jones
Hot Topic: Local Opt-Out Prohibiting Handguns In Municipal Parks, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
This publication details the requirements of the new law and the process cities must undertake to prohibit handguns in parks they own or operate. A sample resolution is attached.
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised And Updated (2009), Richard Stokes
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised And Updated (2009), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This document details the specifics of the act: what the act requires, who is covered and who is not covered, hours worked and compensation, overtime pay, record keeping, and penalties.
Hot Topic: Interest Rate Set At 7.25 Percent Effective July 1, 2009, On Delinquent Taxes Collected Or Administered By The State Of Tennessee, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The rate of interest effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, has been set at 7.25 percent, which is a decrease from last year.
Hot Topic: Flsa Reminder: Congress Increased Minimum Wage, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Flsa Reminder: Congress Increased Minimum Wage, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
This is a reminder that the FLSA increases the minium wage from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009.
Hot Topic: State Of Tennessee Mileage Rate Effective July 1, 2009, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Of Tennessee Mileage Rate Effective July 1, 2009, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Summary of changes in the 2009 state reimbursement rates for mileage.
Hot Topic: Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (2009), Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (2009), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Up-to-date information on employee military leave for employees who are National Guardsmen, in the Reserve, are planning to enlist, or are drafted.
Municipal E-News: Issue 3: June 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 3: June 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News
The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.
Hot Topic: Local Government Electronic Technology Act Of 2009, Josh Jones
Hot Topic: Local Government Electronic Technology Act Of 2009, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
This act requires local governments to file a plan with the office of the Comptroller of the Treasury before implementing any new electronic technology with a financial component.
Hot Topic: Legislation Shortens Time To Correct Negative Changes In Net Assets For Water And Wastewater Facilities, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Legislation Shortens Time To Correct Negative Changes In Net Assets For Water And Wastewater Facilities, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
MTAS recommends that municipal management and finance officials should carefully review the operations of their water and wastewater systems to ensure compliance with the new requirements of the act.
Municipal E-News: Issue 2: May 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 2: May 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News
The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2008, Melanie Purcell, Al Major, Randy Gustafson
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.
Hot Topic: 1998-1999 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus, Jim Leuty
Hot Topic: 1998-1999 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus, Jim Leuty
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
A summary of what cities can expect to receive from the state shared taxes for the 1998-1999 fiscal year.
Hot Topic: 1999-2000 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 1999-2000 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
A summary of what cities can expect to receive from the state shared taxes for the 1999-2000 fiscal year.
Municipal E-News: Issue 1: April 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 1: April 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News
The “Municipal E-News” was created by MTAS in 2009 as part of our continuing efforts to meet our mission of providing timely, valuable information and assistance to Tennessee cities.
Technical Bulletins: Ada Amendments Act Of 2008: Back To Basics (2009), Bonnie Jones
Technical Bulletins: Ada Amendments Act Of 2008: Back To Basics (2009), Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The ADAAA ensures protections for people with disabilities whose conditions have been denied as ADA eligible through years of Supreme Court ADA interpretation.
Hot Topic: Tennessee Department Of Agriculture 2009 Urban Forestry Funding, Warren Nevad
Hot Topic: Tennessee Department Of Agriculture 2009 Urban Forestry Funding, Warren Nevad
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
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 2009 that address the development of four elements of an urban or community forestry program, urban forest resource management, or education or training that pertain to urban and community forestry will be given priority for funding.
Urban Forestry Management, Warren Nevad
Urban Forestry Management, Warren Nevad
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Topics covered include the economic and environmental benefits of urban forestry, how to start an urban forestry program for your community, roles of tree boards and staff, identifying potential community stakeholders, technical assistance providers, and best management practices in urban forestry.
Records Management For Municipal Government: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians (2009), Dennis Huffer
Records Management For Municipal Government: A Reference Guide For City Officials And Municipal Public Records Custodians (2009), Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A basic summary of laws, regulations and practices regarding records management by city governmental offices.
An Updated Guide To Cobra (2009), Bonnie Curran
An Updated Guide To Cobra (2009), Bonnie Curran
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
An overview of COBRA, which mandates that most group health plans offer a continuation of health insurance when employees and beneficiaries would otherwise lose group health coverage.
Technical Bulletins: Municipal And Personal Liability Under The Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act (2009), Ronnie Neill
Technical Bulletins: Municipal And Personal Liability Under The Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act (2009), Ronnie Neill
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Legislature creates liability for cities for failure to safeguard confidential information on laptop computers and other removable storage devices.
Hot Topic: Social Security Changes Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (Cola) (2009), Ralph Cross
Hot Topic: Social Security Changes Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (Cola) (2009), Ralph Cross
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Social Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a 5.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2009.
Hot Topic: Federal Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2009, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Federal Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2009, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The optional standard mileage rate decreased to 55 cents per mile for all business miles driven after December 31, 2008.
Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics (2008), Dennis Huffer
Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics (2008), Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
T. C. A. § 8-17-103 requires municipalities to adopt a code of ethics by ordinance.