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Municipal E-News: Issue 101: Quarter 3, September 2021, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 101: Quarter 3, September 2021, 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.
Summary Of 2021 Public Acts, Elisha Hodge
Summary Of 2021 Public Acts, Elisha Hodge
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This report summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations. Users of this report 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 100: Quarter 2, June 2021, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 100: Quarter 2, June 2021, 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 E-News: Issue 99: Quarter 1, March 2021, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 99: Quarter 1, March 2021, 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 E-News: Issue 98: Quarter 4, December 2020, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 98: Quarter 4, December 2020, 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.
Guide To Alcohol And Beer Laws In Tennessee, Elisha Hodge
Guide To Alcohol And Beer Laws In Tennessee, Elisha Hodge
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
MTAS frequently receive questions related to alcohol and beer laws in Tennessee. In an effort to assist municipal officials and employees with these questions, MTAS developed this guide that includes many of the relevant statutory provisions related to alcohol and beer in Tennessee. This guide does not include every statutory provision related to alcohol or beer, so the Tennessee Code will still need to be reviewed as questions arise.
Municipal E-News: Issue 97: Quarter 3, September 2020, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 97: Quarter 3, September 2020, 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.
Summary Of 2020 Public Acts, Elisha Hodge
Summary Of 2020 Public Acts, Elisha Hodge
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This report summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations. Users of this report 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 96: Quarter 2, June 2020, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 96: Quarter 2, June 2020, 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 E-News: Issue 95: Quarter 1, March 2020, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 95: Quarter 1, March 2020, Mtas
Municipal E-News
he "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 E-News: Issue 94: Quarter 4, December 2019, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 94: Quarter 4, December 2019, 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 E-News: Issue 93: Quarter 3, September 2019, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 93: Quarter 3, September 2019, 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.
How To Conduct A City Council Meeting Based On Roberts' Rules Of Order, Mtas
How To Conduct A City Council Meeting Based On Roberts' Rules Of Order, Mtas
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This pamphlet discusses calling a council meeting to order; keeping council minutes; handling motions and amendments to change motions; and the recorder's job and mayor's duties.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2012, Sarah Young, Frances Adams-O'Brien, John Crawford, Erin Thompson
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2012, Sarah Young, Frances Adams-O'Brien, John Crawford, Erin Thompson
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
In this FY2012 annual report, there are a total of nine services measured and analyzed: police, fire, refuse collection and disposal, employment benefits, human resources, financial services, and building code enforcement, property maintenance code enforcement, and planning and zoning.
Municipal Handbook, Josh Jones
Municipal Handbook, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2012.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2011, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Sarah Young
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2011, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Sarah Young
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
In this FY2011 annual report, there are a total of seven services measured and analyzed: police, fire, refuse collection and disposal, employment benefits, human resources, financial services, and code enforcement/building inspection/planning and zoning.
Municipal Handbook (2011), Josh Jones
Municipal Handbook (2011), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2011.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2010, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Nurgul Aitalieva, Matthew Marshall, David Folz
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2010, Frances Adams-O'Brien, Rick Whitehead, Nurgul Aitalieva, Matthew Marshall, David Folz
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
FY2010 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. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2011), Mtas
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2011), Mtas
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A directory of Tennessee cities that includes personnel and municipal data, such as number of employees, population, charter form, size in square miles, and election date.
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter (2010), Stephanie Allen, Steve Lobertini
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter (2010), Stephanie Allen, Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
On July 1, 1991, municipalities operating under the general law mayor-aldermanic charter received a completely revised charter. Since that revision, there have been several amendments to the charter, which are summarized in this publication.
Municipal Handbook (2010), Josh Jones
Municipal Handbook (2010), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2010.
Hot Topic: Legislature Declares When Ordinances, Resolutions To Be Used, Stephanie Allen, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Legislature Declares When Ordinances, Resolutions To Be Used, Stephanie Allen, 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.
Surveying Citizens: A Handbook For Municipal Officials Who Want To Know What Their Citizens Think, David H. Folz Phd
Surveying Citizens: A Handbook For Municipal Officials Who Want To Know What Their Citizens Think, David H. Folz Phd
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This handbook describes the process getting valid and reliable information from a citizen survey. It's intended for readers who don't have a substantial background in survey research or statistics. The basic premise is simple: Do it right or don't bother to do it at all. The necessary steps to "do it right" allow for few shortcuts in planning, designing and implementing a high-quality citizen survey or in analyzing responses. Following the procedures and suggestions described here should yield questions that are valid (measures what you want to measure), reliable (consistent), and useful (results that relate to the survey objectives.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2009, Melanie Purcell, Christopher Shults, Seth Sumner
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2009, Melanie Purcell, Christopher Shults, Seth Sumner
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
FY2009 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. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2010), Mtas
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2010), Mtas
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A directory of Tennessee cities that includes personnel and municipal data, such as number of employees, population, charter form, size in square miles, and election date.
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: 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.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2008, Melanie Purcell, Al Major, Randy Gustafson
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2008, Melanie Purcell, Al Major, Randy Gustafson
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
FY2008 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. Per capita average costs of providing police, fire and residential refuse services are presented.
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.
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2008), Mtas
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2008), Mtas
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A directory of Tennessee cities that includes personnel and municipal data, such as number of employees, population, charter form, size in square miles, and election date.