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The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised And Updated (2012), Richard Stokes Dec 2012

The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised And Updated (2012), 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.


Technical Bulletins: Online Data Backup (2012), Justin O'Hara Dec 2012

Technical Bulletins: Online Data Backup (2012), Justin O'Hara

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

This publication describes how city data may be lost or compromised and practical ways to protect data with a backup.


Technical Bulletins: Developing Your City's Archival Policy For Electronically Stored Information (2012), Josh Jones, Justin O'Hara Dec 2012

Technical Bulletins: Developing Your City's Archival Policy For Electronically Stored Information (2012), 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).


Municipal E-News: Issue 43: December 2012, Mtas Dec 2012

Municipal E-News: Issue 43: December 2012, 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.


Fleet Management Tips For Municipal Decision Makers, Sharon Rollins Nov 2012

Fleet Management Tips For Municipal Decision Makers, Sharon Rollins

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This publication informs municipal decision makers on how to manage and fund fleet operations; includes a sample vehicle replacement plan.


Fair Credit Reporting Act (2012), Richard Stokes Nov 2012

Fair Credit Reporting Act (2012), Richard Stokes

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The FCRA requires employers who use outside agencies to perform credit or other background checks (including criminal, reference, or driving record checks) to comply with comprehensive notice, consent, and disclosure obligations both prior to doing the checks and after the results are reported.


Municipal Court Appeals In Tennessee, Melissa Ashburn Nov 2012

Municipal Court Appeals In Tennessee, Melissa Ashburn

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This publication answers several questions about city court appeals and includes a sample appeal bond form.


Technical Bulletins: The Five Basic Steps For Registering A Domain Name For Your Municipality (2012), Justin O'Hara Nov 2012

Technical Bulletins: The Five Basic Steps For Registering A Domain Name For Your Municipality (2012), Justin O'Hara

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

An explanation of how a city may register a domain name for a website.


Technical Bulletins: State Tax Rate On Utility Sales To Manufacturers (2012), Al Major Nov 2012

Technical Bulletins: State Tax Rate On Utility Sales To Manufacturers (2012), Al Major

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

State law limits both state and local sales taxes on water, gas, electricity, and other energy sources used by manufacturers. Your city needs to ensure that your utility billing system reflects these different rates. The streamlined sales tax act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2013.


Municipal E-News: Issue 42: November 2012, Mtas Nov 2012

Municipal E-News: Issue 42: November 2012, 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.


Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn, Karen Beyke Oct 2012

Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn, Karen Beyke

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This guide was developed for municipal courts with the authority to enforce municipal ordinances.


The Iso Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, Jody Dwyer Oct 2012

The Iso Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, Jody Dwyer

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

ISO works with municipal building-code authorities to assess and enforce building codes through its Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) program. The BCEGS program assesses the building codes in effect in a community and how that community enforces them, with special emphasis on mitigating losses from natural hazards.


Finding Money (2012), Sharon Rollins Oct 2012

Finding Money (2012), Sharon Rollins

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This guide provides an overview of various financing programs available to Tennessee's local governments for water, wastewater, solid waste, and other project needs.


Good Service Requests Keep Customers Happy (2012), Justin O'Hara, Steve Wyatt Oct 2012

Good Service Requests Keep Customers Happy (2012), 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.


Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008 (Gina), Bonnie Jones Oct 2012

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008 (Gina), Bonnie Jones

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The purpose of GINA is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.


Baker Center Journal Of Applied Public Policy - Vol. Iv, No.Ii, Theodore Brown Jr., J Lee Annis Jr., Steven V. Roberts, Wendy J. Schiller, Jeffrey Rosen, James Hamilton, Rick Perlstein, David B. Cohen, Charles E. Walcott, Keith Whittington Oct 2012

Baker Center Journal Of Applied Public Policy - Vol. Iv, No.Ii, Theodore Brown Jr., J Lee Annis Jr., Steven V. Roberts, Wendy J. Schiller, Jeffrey Rosen, James Hamilton, Rick Perlstein, David B. Cohen, Charles E. Walcott, Keith Whittington

Baker Center: Publications and Other Works

This special edition includes articles from speakers at a 2010 conference - "Howard H. Baker, Jr: A Life in Public Service" and a special addendum including photographs and cartoons from Sen. Baker's career.


Municipal E-News: Issue 41: October 2012, Mtas Oct 2012

Municipal E-News: Issue 41: October 2012, 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: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures: On The Road To Understanding (2012), Ron Darden Sep 2012

Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures: On The Road To Understanding (2012), 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 $25.54 per capita.


Hot Topic: Employers Asking For Social Media Passwords, Bonnie Jones Sep 2012

Hot Topic: Employers Asking For Social Media Passwords, Bonnie Jones

MTAS Publications: Hot Topics

Improper use of social media information on applicants and employees may result in claims alleging discrimination, negligent hiring, violation of privacy, and open record conflicts.


Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada): An Updated Employer Guide For Tennessee Municipalities, Bonnie Jones Sep 2012

Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada): An Updated Employer Guide For Tennessee Municipalities, Bonnie Jones

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This publication incorporates the MTAS 2011 Technical Bulletin, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA): Back to Basics; the focus is primarily on the employment and applicant accommodation process.


Municipal E-News: Issue 40: September 2012, Mtas Sep 2012

Municipal E-News: Issue 40: September 2012, 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: Selling Surplus City Property: Suggestions For An Ethical And Transparent Process, David Angerer Aug 2012

Technical Bulletins: Selling Surplus City Property: Suggestions For An Ethical And Transparent Process, David Angerer

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

This publication covers the disposal of surplus items of equipment and materials; includes sample resolutions and surplus property nomination form.


Hot Topic: Ada Changes Regarding Service Animals, Margaret Norris Aug 2012

Hot Topic: Ada Changes Regarding Service Animals, Margaret Norris

MTAS Publications: Hot Topics

In the latter part of 2010, the Department of Justice made many changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One set of changes was with service animal regulations, and the modifications became effective on March 15, 2011.


Local Government Public Works Standards And Specifications, John Chlarson, Sharon Rollins Aug 2012

Local Government Public Works Standards And Specifications, John Chlarson, Sharon Rollins

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This document was developed to provide Tennessee cities with guidelines for construction projects. It includes guidelines for construction standards, materials specifications, design criteria, and contract documents to be used for streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water distribution systems.


Hot Topic: Attorney General Finds Administrative Hearing Officer Act Provides Adequate Due Process, Josh Jones Aug 2012

Hot Topic: Attorney General Finds Administrative Hearing Officer Act Provides Adequate Due Process, Josh Jones

MTAS Publications: Hot Topics

A recent opinion by the Tennessee Attorney General alleviates the primary concern of cities waiting to implement an administrative hearing officer program.


Tennessee Public Acts 2012: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones Aug 2012

Tennessee Public Acts 2012: 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. Users of this publication are cautioned that much judgment is involved in determining which Public Acts to summarize and how to summarize them. Before taking action or giving advice based upon any Public Act summarized here, one should consult the act itself and not rely on the summary.


Utility Manual (2012), Bill Young, Steve Wyatt Aug 2012

Utility Manual (2012), Bill Young, Steve Wyatt

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The purpose of this manual is to provide cities with a better understanding of funding water and sewer utility operations.


Municipal E-News: Issue 39: August 2012, Mtas Aug 2012

Municipal E-News: Issue 39: August 2012, 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 (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris Jul 2012

Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris

MTAS Publications: Hot Topics

Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.30 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.


Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2012), Ron Darden Jul 2012

Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2012), Ron Darden

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

This report discusses how cities levy the hotel-motel tax, limitations on levy of the tax, exceptions, collecting the tax and estimating proceeds from the tax, and includes a list of Tennessee city and county hotel-motel tax rates.