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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Open Meetings In Tennessee: Compliance With The Public Meetings Law (2009), Melissa Ashburn
Open Meetings In Tennessee: Compliance With The Public Meetings Law (2009), Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The Tennessee Public Meetings Law declares that all public policy and public business decisions must be made in meetings that are open to the public and requires adequate public notice and thorough minutes of such meetings.
The Water Needs Of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2009), Ron Darden
The Water Needs Of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2009), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This report discusses the fire department’s need for water, fire insurance ratings, hydrant marking regulations, problems confronting local government’s ability to provide water for fire service, the value of residential sprinkler systems, and potential savings from improved fire service.
Municipal Biodiesel Production: Foundations And Best Practices (2009), Warren Nevad
Municipal Biodiesel Production: Foundations And Best Practices (2009), Warren Nevad
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Small-scale production of biodiesel by municipalities has been conducted successfully by several cities in Alabama and appears to be a concept that can be duplicated in other municipalities across the state.
The Tennessee City Recorder Handbook, Ronnie Neill
The Tennessee City Recorder Handbook, Ronnie Neill
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
An in-depth publication on the duties of a city recorder in Tennessee.
Good Service Requests Keep Customers Happy (2009), Justin O'Hara, Steve Wyatt
Good Service Requests Keep Customers Happy (2009), Justin O'Hara, Steve Wyatt
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Automated service request systems are proven to be cost-effective, labor-saving devices that greatly enhance management efficiency. By using the chief components outlined in this report, your city can develop an efficient automated request system.
Qualification Based Selection: An Mtas Guide For Procuring Professional Engineering Services In Tennessee (2009), Sharon Rollins
Qualification Based Selection: An Mtas Guide For Procuring Professional Engineering Services In Tennessee (2009), 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.
What Every City Needs To Know About Health, Dental And Life Insurance (2009), Don Darden
What Every City Needs To Know About Health, Dental And Life Insurance (2009), Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication explains the various kinds of health, dental and life insurance programs that are available to municipal employees and how to procure them.
Interviewing And The Law (2009), Richard Stokes
Interviewing And The Law (2009), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Congress provided federal legal enforcement for equal employment in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with strengthening amendments added in 1972. Unlawful discrimination in the employment process also is enforced through the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2009), Ron Darden
Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2009), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Municipal Handbook (2008), Dennis Huffer
Municipal Handbook (2008), Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2008.
Tennessee Public Acts 2009: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones
Tennessee Public Acts 2009: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.
Heard Without Shouting: Promoting Civility In Citizen Engagement, Gary Petree
Heard Without Shouting: Promoting Civility In Citizen Engagement, Gary Petree
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A summary of the work UT MTAS has completed as a Public Policy Institute.
Steps To Successful Utility Construction (2009), Brett Ward
Steps To Successful Utility Construction (2009), Brett Ward
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
SCORE members believe that projects can be improved by enhancing the administrative skills of project owners, that is, the city or utility.
Creating Effective Citizen Advisory Committees: Using Short-Term Advisory Committees To Help Resolve Local Problems, David Angerer
Creating Effective Citizen Advisory Committees: Using Short-Term Advisory Committees To Help Resolve Local Problems, David Angerer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Citizen advisory committees are citizen panels that are appointed to investigate or review a single issue and that are disbanded once recommendations on that issue have been delivered to the governing body.
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.
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.
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.