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Hot Topic: Federal Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2010, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Federal Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2010, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The optional standard mileage rate decreased to 50 cents per mile for all business miles driven after December 31, 2009.
Hot Topic: Management Of Personnel Records (2009), Don Darden
Hot Topic: Management Of Personnel Records (2009), Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
MTAS recommends that every city in Tennessee maintain its personnel records in a central location and that such records be under the custodianship of a trained employee or employees, depending on the size of the city.
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 9: December 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 9: December 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: Energy Code Adoption By The State Of Tennessee And Its Effects On Cities (2009), Ray Crouch, Josh Jones
Hot Topic: Energy Code Adoption By The State Of Tennessee And Its Effects On Cities (2009), Ray Crouch, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
This Hot Topic analyzes the new energy code legislation; describes what the state of Tennessee is doing to prepare for implementation of this law and how cities can prepare; and outlines the resources MTAS will provide to assist cities in this process.
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 8: November 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 8: November 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: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2009), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2009), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Gasoline, diesel, and certain other fuels purchased for the exclusive use of a state or local government are exempt from the federal excise taxes on those fuels.
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2009), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2009), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
State statutes allow cities a maximum of 120 days to mark the drawings and develop a time schedule for relocation.
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 7: October 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 7: October 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: Changes In Federal And State Reimbursement Rates For Travel (2009), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Reimbursement Rates For Travel (2009), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Summary of changes in the federal and state lodging and meals reimbursement rates for travel.
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 6: September 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 6: September 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.
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.
Hot Topic: Firefighter Minimum Training Law: Public Chapter 512 - 2009, Ray Crouch
Hot Topic: Firefighter Minimum Training Law: Public Chapter 512 - 2009, Ray Crouch
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The law does three things: (1) establishes a 16-hour class that must be taken by anyone who enters the fire service before they can respond to any emergency, (2) requires that every firefighter complete a basic firefighter class, as defined by the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, within three years of joining a fire department, and (3) provides exceptions for firefighters who already have five years of experience.
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 5: August 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 5: August 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.
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.
Hot Topic: Unemployment Insurance: Recent Legislative Changes, Gail Cook
Hot Topic: Unemployment Insurance: Recent Legislative Changes, Gail Cook
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The 2009 legislative session brought about some changes in Tennessee’s unemployment law. In June, the Tennessee Legislature passed into law HB 2324/SB 2315. This legislation imposed an additional 0.6% (.006) premium and revised certain provisions of the Employment Security Law, including provisions governing the taxable wage base. These changes affect all municipalities that are "premium paying" employers.
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 4: July 2009, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 4: July 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: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2009-2010), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2009-2010), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2010, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $102.47 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009.
Hot Topic: Legislature Declares When Ordinances, Resolutions To Be Used (2009), Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Legislature Declares When Ordinances, Resolutions To Be Used (2009), Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The General Assembly passed a new law that sets out enactments by municipal governing bodies that must be done by ordinance.