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Handbook For The Office Of The City Recorder/Finance Officer In Tennessee, E. W. Meisenhelder Iii
Handbook For The Office Of The City Recorder/Finance Officer In Tennessee, E. W. Meisenhelder Iii
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This technical assistance manual, Overview: The Tennessee City Recorder, is intended to be a detailed guide to the functions of the City Recorder and/or Finance Director in Tennessee. In view of the diverse chores performed by City Recorders/Finance Directors, it would be impossible and unprofitable to catalog all the various functions, however this manual covers the most important and most common responsibilities. It is hoped that newly elected or appointed City Recorders will find this publication invaluable as they get started in their new jobs, and that experienced City Recorders will find useful information contained throughout the pages of this …
Budget Manual For Tennessee Cities, Center For Government Training, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Budget Manual For Tennessee Cities, Center For Government Training, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this handbook is to provide another view into the budget preparation process. With the staff and other resources available in City Hall, you will be able to develop a “plan for spending money” which enables you to show to the public how you intend to spend their tax dollars, as well as show the controls you will establish by the spending limits you set. The budgetary controls become the yardstick by which the progress of spending money can be measured. Also, the budget serves as a yardstick for measuring the progress of the town’s money collection during …
Guidelines For Aiding Tennessee Municipalities In Securing Insurance Bids, Wm. Gary Head, Mike Tallent
Guidelines For Aiding Tennessee Municipalities In Securing Insurance Bids, Wm. Gary Head, Mike Tallent
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The publication that follows, Guidelines for Aiding Tennessee Municipalities in Securing Insurance Bids, and a similar document prepared for county officials by UT's County Technical Assistance Service, are intended to provide: (I) an easy-to-understand narrative discussion about bidding, coverages and types of insurance; and (2) a set of sample specifications.
The Local Sales Tax Handbook For Local Officials, Municipal Technical Advisory Service, County Technical Assistance Service Agencies Of The Institute For Public Service
The Local Sales Tax Handbook For Local Officials, Municipal Technical Advisory Service, County Technical Assistance Service Agencies Of The Institute For Public Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Budget Preparation Manual, The University Of Tennessee Center For Government Training, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Budget Preparation Manual, The University Of Tennessee Center For Government Training, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this handbook, which can be used after the completion of the workshop, is to provide an overview into the budget preparation process. With the staff and other resources available in City Hall, you will be able, to develop a "plan for spending money" which enables you to show to the public how you intend to spend their tax dollars, as well as show the controls you'll establish by the spending limits you set. The budgetary controls become the yardstick by which the progress of spending money can be measured. Also, the budget serves as a yard stick …
Local Government Risk Management Handbook, William W. Dotterweich, Donald F. Norris, Robert L. Sinclair
Local Government Risk Management Handbook, William W. Dotterweich, Donald F. Norris, Robert L. Sinclair
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This handbook originated in a series of risk management workshops developed by the authors in 1980 as part of a special project in local government technology innovation at the University of Tennessee's Municipal Technical Advisory Service. The workshops, funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation, were sufficiently well-received that the authors decided to expand workshop materials into a practical guide to assist local governments to establish and operate risk management programs. Initially, each of the three authors drafted specific chapters or sections for the Handbook. Dr. Dotterweich was responsible for writing sections on the concepts and …
Final Report To The National Science Foundation, Donald F. Norris
Final Report To The National Science Foundation, Donald F. Norris
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This Report summarizes the progress and activities of the Tennessee Innovation Group during the period of May 1980 through July 1981. Together with the Report prepared for NSF in April 1980, it should provide a comprehensive overview of the three-year local government technology innovation effort undertaken by the University· of Tennessee through the Tennessee Innnovation Group.
Sample Code Of Ordinances For Small Cities And Towns In Tennessee, Don W. Ownby
Sample Code Of Ordinances For Small Cities And Towns In Tennessee, Don W. Ownby
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This Sample Code has been drafted as a working document for the cities and towns of Tennessee. It is prepared in a format which is readily and adaptable to the conditions and requirements of any particular community. However, attention should be given to the provisions that must conform to individual municipal charter requirements such as prescribed language for ordaining clauses, number of readings for ordinances, etc. The Sample Code may be used as a basis for drafting a complete code of ordinances or a single ordinance addressing a particular need.
Tennessee Municipal Handbook Second Edition (1980), Mtas
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.
Report To The National Science Foundation, Donald F. Norris
Report To The National Science Foundation, Donald F. Norris
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This Report presents a description of the programs and activities of the Tennessee Innovation Group during its first seventeen months of operation. The report is presented in three sections. The first section discusses the processes employed in the establishment and operation of the Tennessee Innovation Group. Particular attention is given to: (1) the committee structure of the Innovation Group; (2) methods employed to identify priority needs among small and medium size Tennessee cities; (3) criteria employed in selection of projects to be undertaken by the Tennessee Innovation Group; (4) the "demonstration project" approach to local government innovation employed by the …
Eminent Domain In Tennessee, Bartholomew, Cleary, Strokes & Mudter
Eminent Domain In Tennessee, Bartholomew, Cleary, Strokes & Mudter
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Municipal Cost Cutters , Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Municipal Cost Cutters , Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The materials contained here describe three outstanding examples of municipal cost-cutting or productivity programs which have been implemented in Tennessee cities. They are curbside solid waste collection, in-house minicomputers, and risk management. In addition, a description of the cost-cutting and productivity improvement services available through MTAS is included. These descriptions were developed as a hand-out to supplement presentations made at a session on municipal cost-cutting at the 1979 Annual Tennessee Municipal League Conference.
The Local Sales Tax Handbook For Local Officials, The University Of Tennessee's County Technical Assistance Service, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
The Local Sales Tax Handbook For Local Officials, The University Of Tennessee's County Technical Assistance Service, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Amendments To The Constitution Proposed By The Limited Constitutional Convention, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Amendments To The Constitution Proposed By The Limited Constitutional Convention, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Tennessee Municipal Handbook (1977), Mtas
Tennessee Municipal Handbook (1977), 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. We have not undertaken to write a textbook on municipal government.
An Analysis Of The 1953 Tennessee Home Rule Amendment (2nd Edition), Victor C. Hobday
An Analysis Of The 1953 Tennessee Home Rule Amendment (2nd Edition), Victor C. Hobday
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Since the first edition of this work was published in 1956 a number of pertinent cases have been decided by the Tennessee courts. This edition includes these cases along with the original material still considered to be relevant.
An Energy Program For Tennessee Cities, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
An Energy Program For Tennessee Cities, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This Energy Program has been designed and developed to provide specific guidance to cities in implementing an energy management program. Much information is produced today from a myriad of sources on the need to conserve our energy resources, but little information is given on how to systematically deal with the problem. What follows is intended to be an outline of "how to do it."
Mtas Annual Report 1974-1975, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Mtas Annual Report 1974-1975, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
In the year ending June 30, 1975, the staff of the Municipal Techincal Advisory Service completed work on 622 projects, made 2,107 field visits to cities, responded to 711 reference questions, provided 239 ordinances and 1,548 other materials, and answered an uncounted number of inquiries and questions from municipal officials. Total expenditures for regular programs (excluding the HUD-TML-MTAS community development program) approximated $765,000. The sources of funds were: cities' share of state sales tax distribution $339,000; State General Fund appropriation $288,000; federal grants $84,000; and reserve $54,000. In this report on MTAS' 26th year of operations we have included descriptions …
Sample Code Of Ordinances For Small Cities And Towns In Tennessee, Don W. Ownby
Sample Code Of Ordinances For Small Cities And Towns In Tennessee, Don W. Ownby
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This Sample Code has been drafted for use by small cities and towns in Tennessee that desire to have an organized body of municipal law. It is primarily the work of Don Ownby, but it has been critically reviewed by all other members of the MTAS staff and may be said to reflect our combined judgment and experience. This Sample Code may be used as a working basis for drafting a complete code to meet the conditions and requirements of a particular city. Particular attention should be given to provisions that must conform to charter requirements; for example, the ordaining …
Sample Police Officers Duty Manual, C. J. Fleming, Harold V. Guerin
Sample Police Officers Duty Manual, C. J. Fleming, Harold V. Guerin
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A police organization is that part of the government responsibile for enforcing laws and ordinances adopted by elected representatives of the people. The letter of the law determines what a police officer m ust do to discharge the obligation im posed by his oath, but it does not encom pass all of the circum stances which arise in the practical application of these written principles. Understanding of human behavior and application of comm on sense are fundamental to the successful attainment of police obj ectives. These alone, however, are not sufficient to insure the proper handling of every incident. There …
The Tennessee Mayor-Aldermen Charter, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
The Tennessee Mayor-Aldermen Charter, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The title of this publication is somewhat misleading –it does not contain all of the laws available to a city incorporated under TCA 6-101 et seq. We have included only the chapters that are more or less limited to cities incorporated under this l aw (but some are applicable to all cities—for example, the annexation law in sec t ions 6 -308—6-321) . The purpose is to provide a handy reference volume with the most commonly-consulted laws for cities incorporated under the sections of the code. This publication includes chapters 1 through 8 of Title 6, Municipal Corporations, Tennessee Code …
How To Put The Thanks Back In, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
How To Put The Thanks Back In, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Anyone who has been in municipal government for very long knows what a thankless job it can be. Public pats-on-the-back are few and far between. The Tennessee Municipal Guide Series is designed to help put the "thanks" back in. It's not a cure-all, but if used properly it can certainly lead to a more successful and appreciated operation. The specific purpose of the guides is to give you a general, over-all look at what is involved in, and what it takes to do each of the more common jobs a municipal government performs. Hopefully, this "portrait of a city" will …
Uniform City Manager-Commission Charter, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Uniform City Manager-Commission Charter, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Sections 6-1 8 0 1 t o 6-2 3 1 3, Tennessee Code Annotated
Selective Bibliography On Municipal, Miriam E. Bass, Edwin D. Martin
Selective Bibliography On Municipal, Miriam E. Bass, Edwin D. Martin
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Traffic Safety Kit, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Traffic Safety Kit, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
MTAS, in cooperation with the Tennessee Municipal League is pleased to provide this "Traffic Safety Kit. It was developed because we have had many requests for such materials. It contains workable, usable laws, plans, and procedures for improving traffic safety in your town or city. In it MTAS has brought together the best information in the field of traffic safety, from authoritative groups over the nation, and the Tennessee law governing operation of motor vehicles.
An Analysis Of The 1953 Tennessee Home Rule Amendments: Number 6 And Number 7, Victor C. Hobday
An Analysis Of The 1953 Tennessee Home Rule Amendments: Number 6 And Number 7, Victor C. Hobday
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This revision of "An Analysis of Amendments Number 6 and Number 7 to the Tennessee Constitution" is being published and distributed as a service to the Tennessee Municipal League and the municipal officials of Tennessee, as well as others who may be interested in the subject matter. Most of the revised parts are based on the Journal and Debates of the 1953 Constitutional Convention.
[Home Rule Campaign For Tml], Municipal Technical Advisory Service
[Home Rule Campaign For Tml], Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Municipal Services To Fringe Area Residents: A Survey Of Tennessee Practices, Harlan Mathews
Municipal Services To Fringe Area Residents: A Survey Of Tennessee Practices, Harlan Mathews
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The first section of this report discusses the practices of Tennessee cities in extending four of the basic services - water, sewer, fire protection, and garbage collection - to the fringe dwellers. Data are provided in the appendix describing the practice of each reporting municipality regarding extraterrestrial services and charges made therefor.
How You Can Use It [The 1c Street Aid Revenue], Municipal Technical Advisory Service
How You Can Use It [The 1c Street Aid Revenue], Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
No abstract provided.
Documents Relating To Joint Electric System Municipal Buildings, Victor C. Hobday
Documents Relating To Joint Electric System Municipal Buildings, Victor C. Hobday
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
We have assembled in this publication copies of resolutions, ordinances, minute entries, floor plans, and other documents from several Tennessee cities that have constructed buildings for joint use by an electric system and the general city government. We have done this with the thought in mind that these documents would be helpful guides and reference materials to the officials of a city about to undertake such a project.