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MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins

1982

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Technical Bulletins: Changes In Federal Law Will Increase The Costs Of Health Insurance, Harold R. Yungmeyer Dec 1982

Technical Bulletins: Changes In Federal Law Will Increase The Costs Of Health Insurance, Harold R. Yungmeyer

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This Technical Bulletin discusses changes in the Federal Social Security Act and in the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, changes which affected group health insurance premiums for cities with any employees over 65 years of age.

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Technical Bulletins: Revised Estimates Of 1982-83 State-Shared Taxes, Ken Joines, Jim Leuty Dec 1982

Technical Bulletins: Revised Estimates Of 1982-83 State-Shared Taxes, Ken Joines, Jim Leuty

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This Technical Bulletin provides a revised estimate of the amount of money cities could expect to receive from state shared taxes for 1982-83. The previous estimate, from April 19, 1982, had factored in an expected upturn in the economy which did not materialize. In addition to the revised estimates, included is a copy of an article by Dr. Harry A. Green, executive director of TACIR, which gives an overview of the total revenue systems in Tennessee local government.

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Technical Bulletins: Items To Consider Before And After Incorporation, William R. Bailey, E. W. Meisenhelder Dec 1982

Technical Bulletins: Items To Consider Before And After Incorporation, William R. Bailey, E. W. Meisenhelder

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Section I of this report is designed to assist Tennessee communities considering incorporating as municipalities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive examination of the question, "Should we incorporate?" The report does attempt to respond to some of the most often-expressed concerns of those trying to reach a decision. Included are the major advantages and disadvantages of incorporation, comparisons of the forms of government available to potential municipalities under Tennessee law, and the steps to be taken to place the question of incorporation before qualified voters.

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Technical Bulletins: A Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax For Your City?, E. W. Meisenhelder Aug 1982

Technical Bulletins: A Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax For Your City?, E. W. Meisenhelder

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This Technical Bulletin provides information for cities considering the adoption of a hotel/motel occupancy tax.

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Technical Bulletins: Termination Of Social Security Coverage For Municipal Employees, Dennis Huffer Aug 1982

Technical Bulletins: Termination Of Social Security Coverage For Municipal Employees, Dennis Huffer

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The purpose of this Technical Bulletin was to review, in a general way, the pros and cons of withdrawal from the social security system and to outline the steps to be taken to initiate withdrawal. Included is a sample resolution directing a city mayor to request termination of social security coverage for municipal employees, as well as a sample letter by a city mayor requesting termination of that coverage.

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Technical Bulletins: Small Grants Available From U.S. Fire Administration For Arson Investigation, William Gary Head Jul 1982

Technical Bulletins: Small Grants Available From U.S. Fire Administration For Arson Investigation, William Gary Head

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This Technical Bulletin describes efforts by the U.S. Fire Administration to help cities combat arson.

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Technical Bulletins: Peace Officer Standards And Training, Mike Pentecost, Jim Leuty Jul 1982

Technical Bulletins: Peace Officer Standards And Training, Mike Pentecost, Jim Leuty

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This Technical Bulletin describes the ways that Public Chapter No. 747 amended T.C.A., Section 38-11-105, regarding the standards and training of peace officers.

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Technical Bulletins: Payment Of Social Security Taxes On Sick Leave Compensation, Jim Leuty, Mike Pentecost May 1982

Technical Bulletins: Payment Of Social Security Taxes On Sick Leave Compensation, Jim Leuty, Mike Pentecost

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This Technical Bulletin contains information about Public Law 97-123, which provided that payments made on account of sickness or disability caused by accident, with some exceptions, were taxable wages for social security purposes effective January 1, 1982.

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