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Hot Topic: Changes To The Tennessee Municipal Purchasing Law Of 1983 (2007), Josh Jones
Hot Topic: Changes To The Tennessee Municipal Purchasing Law Of 1983 (2007), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
This session the state legislature enacted Public Chapter No. 84, removing the universal application language of the 2006 bill and returning the applicability of the Municipal Purchasing Law to its original scope.
Hot Topic: Tennessee Reservists' Leave Of Absence (2007), Bonnie Jones
Hot Topic: Tennessee Reservists' Leave Of Absence (2007), Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Effective July 1, 2007, the number of paid days for public employee military reservists is increased from 15 to 20.
Hot Topic: Congress Increases Minimum Wage, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Congress Increases Minimum Wage, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
President Bush has signed a spending bill that amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to increase the federal minimum wage in three steps.
Hot Topic: Interest Rate Set At 12.25 Percent Effective July 1, 2007, On Delinquent Taxes Collected Or Administered By The State Of Tennessee, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The rate of interest effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, has been set at 12.25 percent, which is an increase from last year.
Hot Topic: 2007-2008 State Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 2007-2008 State Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on revenue projections for FY 2007-2008, cities are expected to receive approximately $111.20 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007.
Hot Topic: New State Requirement To Report Unaccounted-For Water, Steve Wyatt
Hot Topic: New State Requirement To Report Unaccounted-For Water, Steve Wyatt
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
On May 24, 2007, Governor Phil Bredesen approved House Bill 743, which addresses unaccounted-for water.
Hot Topic: Mtas Moves Salary Survey Online, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Mtas Moves Salary Survey Online, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
MTAS has initiated the first phase of our new "Online Salary and Benefit Survey Project."
Hot Topic: The Responsible Vendor Act Of 2006, Josh Jones
Hot Topic: The Responsible Vendor Act Of 2006, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The Responsible Vendor Act, which creates a voluntary program for retail vendors, takes effect on July 1, 2007, and some of the regulatory powers of beer boards will be narrowed. Includes a sample ordinance and an updated model code section on beer.
Technical Bulletins: Developing Your City's Archival Policy For Electronically Stored Information, Josh Jones, Justin O'Hara
Technical Bulletins: Developing Your City's Archival Policy For Electronically Stored Information, Josh Jones, Justin O'Hara
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This publication is intended to provide guidance, especially to smaller cities, in the creation and implementation of a practical and cost-effective archiving policy for electronically stored information (ESI).
Technical Bulletins: Sand For Wastewater Drying Beds, Brett Ward
Technical Bulletins: Sand For Wastewater Drying Beds, Brett Ward
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Drying beds for wastewater sludge require a specific type of sand in order to dewater the sludge quickly.
Municipal Handbook 2006, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
Municipal Handbook 2006, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.
Hot Topic: Joint Economic Development Boards Must Comply With Requirements Of Public Chapter 1101, Don Darden
Hot Topic: Joint Economic Development Boards Must Comply With Requirements Of Public Chapter 1101, Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) will not approve grants for entities not in compliance with the requirements of Public Chapter 1101.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2006, Janet Kelly
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.
Qualification Based Selection (2007), Sharon Rollins
Qualification Based Selection (2007), Sharon Rollins
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this guide is to present a simple, step-by-step procedure to aid Tennessee municipal officials in procuring engineering, architectural, land surveying, and other professional services by using the QBS process.
Technical Bulletins: Primer On Performance Measurements For Municipal Public Works Departments, Sharon Rollins
Technical Bulletins: Primer On Performance Measurements For Municipal Public Works Departments, Sharon Rollins
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This publication defines performance measurement and related terms as they apply to public works tasks.
Technical Bulletins: City Recorder Certification Update, Margaret Norris
Technical Bulletins: City Recorder Certification Update, Margaret Norris
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Municipal clerks and recorders are required to become certified by completing 100 hours of education and maintain the certification by obtaining 18 hours of continuing education every three years.
Technical Bulletins: Safetea-Lu Transportation Funding For Tennessee Cities, Don Darden
Technical Bulletins: Safetea-Lu Transportation Funding For Tennessee Cities, Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Cities may receive a share of these funds for needed transportation projects by participating in the planning process that identifies transportation needs and allocates project funds.
Hot Topic: Federal Grants Available To Fire Departments: Successful Funding For Tennessee Fire Departments (2007), Gary West
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The federal government will provide several opportunities for grant funding to fire departments again this year.
Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn
Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide was developed for municipal courts with the authority to enforce municipal ordinances.
Integrating Emergency Medical Services In The Fire Department, Gary West
Integrating Emergency Medical Services In The Fire Department, Gary West
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The first responder concept is proven to save lives, and many fire departments are seeing the benefits of providing this valuable service.
Technical Bulletins: Municipal And Personal Liability Under The Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act Tort Limits Increase July 1, 2007, Ronnie Neill
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The TGTLA provides that municipalities can be sued for injuries caused by their employees only in a limited number of areas and immunizes municipal employees or limits their liability for injuries they cause in certain cases.
Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures On The Road To Understanding (2007), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures On The Road To Understanding (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The Tennessee Legislature authorized the state to distribute a portion of the proceeds from the state gasoline fuel taxes to incorporated cities and towns for use on municipal streets. The current allocation to cities is based on $28.49 per capita.
Gasb Statement No. 45, Ralph Cross
Gasb Statement No. 45, Ralph Cross
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
An overview of the new financial reporting standard issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board concerning postemployment benefits other than pensions.
Hot Topic: The Recent Attorney General Opinion And Its Effect On The Availability Of Development Taxes And Impact Fees To Municipalities, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The attorney general’s opinion confirms that the new law nullifies the authority of cities to levy adequate facilities taxes after the effective date.
Technical Bulletins: Residential Refuse Collection Technologies, John Chlarson
Technical Bulletins: Residential Refuse Collection Technologies, John Chlarson
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Proper planning, training, staffing, maintenance, and methodology are key to the success of all residential refuse collection technologies.
Annexation Handbook For Cities And Towns In Tennessee Ii [Archived Material], Sid Hemsley
Annexation Handbook For Cities And Towns In Tennessee Ii [Archived Material], Sid Hemsley
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this handbook is to help municipalities determine whether a contemplated annexation makes sense from a number of related perspectives and to blend the "old and new" annexation law so that its readers will have an accurate picture of annexation law in Tennessee today.
Reducing Health Insurance Costs In Tennessee Cities 2007, Don Darden
Reducing Health Insurance Costs In Tennessee Cities 2007, Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The best way for cities to affect health insurance cost favorably is to do a better job managing their existing programs and using all of the resources available.
Hot Topic: Tennessee Department Of Agriculture 2007 Urban Forestry Funding, Warren Nevad
Hot Topic: Tennessee Department Of Agriculture 2007 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 2007 that address the development of ordinances, staffing, management planning, and advisory organization will be given priority for funding.
Hot Topic: 2007 Social Security Changes Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (Cola), Ralph Cross
Hot Topic: 2007 Social Security Changes Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (Cola), Ralph Cross
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Social Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a 3.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2007.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits, Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The personal use of a city-owned vehicle is taxable to the employee.