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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
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.
Dataone: Protecting The Future Of Environmental And Ecological Data., Suzie Allard, P. Cruse, Robert J. Sandusky, Carol Tenopir
Dataone: Protecting The Future Of Environmental And Ecological Data., Suzie Allard, P. Cruse, Robert J. Sandusky, Carol Tenopir
DataONE Sociocultural and Usability & Assessment Working Groups
No abstract provided.
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.
Circle Park News November 2009, College Of Communication And Information
Circle Park News November 2009, College Of Communication And Information
Circle Park News
No abstract provided.
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.
Imagining Oromo Self-Knowledge For National Organization Capacity Building, Asafa Jalata
Imagining Oromo Self-Knowledge For National Organization Capacity Building, Asafa Jalata
Sociology Publications and Other Works
This paper imagines and explains the essence of Oromo self-knowledge in relation to Oromummaa—Oromo culture, identity, and human agency at the personal, interpersonal[i] and collective (national)[ii] levels. It specifically explains the relationship between Oromo national and sub-identities before and after colonialism, the uneven development of Oromummaa, and Oromo organizational problems. This paper also suggests some steps that should be taken by Oromo leaders, nationalists, and activists in order to overcome the problem of uneven development of Oromo nationalism and to build an effective national political leadership, increasing the organizational capacity of Oromo society so it will be able to achieve …
Scoop Magazine Fall 2009, College Of Communication And Information
Scoop Magazine Fall 2009, College Of Communication And Information
SCOOP
No abstract provided.
Interface, Fall 2009, School Of Information Sciences
Interface, Fall 2009, School Of Information Sciences
Interface Newsletter
Interpreting climate change data and predicting what it could mean to life on earth and the environment that sustains it is an example of a major 21st Century challenge that a wide range of disciplines are working to address. Interdisciplinary efforts to tackle such concerns have been limited by a lack of collaborative tools for communicating and sharing information. The project DataONE (ONE being short for Observation Network for Earth) seeks to alleviate this difficulty by creating a mechanism and cyberinfrastructure through which communities of researchers worldwide can share data.
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.
Circle Park News October 2009, College Of Communication And Information
Circle Park News October 2009, College Of Communication And Information
Circle Park News
No abstract provided.
The Amazing J. Lawrence Cook Of Tennessee, Alan H. Wallace
The Amazing J. Lawrence Cook Of Tennessee, Alan H. Wallace
Other Library Publications and Works
From the SEMLA report of the conference: Alan Wallace of the University of Tennessee gave a presentation on "The Amazing J. Lawrence Cook of Tennessee" that encouraged attendees to broaden their thoughts on the nature of artistic creation and recorded music. J. Lawrence Cook was a composer and arranger who throughout the course of his life created between 15,000 to 20,000 piano rolls for player pianos. Wallace discussed how the piano roll was the most common medium for recording and replaying music in an era before the widespread use of the phonograph and argued that the jazz music Cook cut …
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.
Hidden Conference Gems., Carol Tenopir
Hidden Conference Gems., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Summer is the time for professional conferences. Every librarian knows about the biggest ones--held by the Special Libraries Association (SLA), American Library Association, and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)--which attract thousands. For those interested in e-content, however, some alternatives provide an opportunity to learn and share in a more intimate environment.
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.
Data Citation, Ua/Sc Wg
Data Citation, Ua/Sc Wg
DataONE Sociocultural and Usability & Assessment Working Groups
No abstract provided.