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Technical Bulletins: President Signs Law Amending The Family And Medical Leave Act (2010), Bonnie Jones

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

The expansion of FMLA as provided by the NDAA more than doubles the amount of protected leave some veteran families are entitled to under the act.

Municipal E-News: Issue 12: March 2010, 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.

An Updated Guide To Cobra (2010), Bonnie Jones

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.

An Organizational Context For Scientific Data Practices, Kimberly L. Douglass

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

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An Organizational Context For Scientific Data Practices, Kimberly L. Douglass

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

No abstract provided.

Municipal E-News: Issue 11: February 2010, 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.

Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee (2010), 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.

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.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (2010), Richard Stokes

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

The provisions of FCRA, CRECA and FACTA directly affect those cities that use outside agencies to secure information about applicants and employees.

Technical Bulletins: Conducting Effective Roadblocks (2010), Melissa Ashburn

MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

Roadblocks should be conducted in such a manner that will sustain the prosecution of charges brought against persons arrested in the operation.

2010 Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials, Mtas

Municipal Directories

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, for 2010.

2010 Annual Report, Mtas

MTAS Annual Reports

This annual report provides an overview of 2010 accomplishments of each of the functional areas of the organization including technical consulting, management consulting, information technology consulting, legal and codes consulting and training consulting and programs.

MTAS consultants, most with prior experience in local government, deliver technical assistance upon request to the municipal governments in Tennessee . Consultants maintain face-to-face, telephone and e-mail contact with city officials and provide information, recommendations and in-depth studies . This personal touch is a critical and unique part of MTAS’ efforts to provide cities with practical assistance when needed.

With this annual review of MTAS’ …

Municipal E-News: Issue 10: January 2010, 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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.