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Full-Text Articles in Public Administration
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2006), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2006), 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.
Hot Topic: Regulating So-Called Jake Brakes (2006), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: Regulating So-Called Jake Brakes (2006), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Tennessee cities may regulate, but not prohibit, the use of engine compression braking devices by ordinance; includes sample ordinance.
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter, Steve Lobertini
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter, 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.
Utility Manual (2006), Bill Young
Utility Manual (2006), Bill Young
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 Handbook 2005, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
Municipal Handbook 2005, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Municipalities, Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Municipalities, Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This revenue source may help municipalities increase their tourist promotion activities or supplement general fund revenues.
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Accreditation is a way to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of a fire department by determining community risks and fire safety needs, accurately evaluating the organization’s performance, and providing a method for continuous improvement.
Your Municipal Code: Adopting It And Keeping It Up-To-Date, Steve Lobertini
Your Municipal Code: Adopting It And Keeping It Up-To-Date, Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide explains code adoption and requirements and how to keep municipal codes current.
Tennessee Public Acts 2006: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Dennis Huffer
Tennessee Public Acts 2006: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.
Capital Asset Accounting System, Al Major
Capital Asset Accounting System, Al Major
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication provides direction in accounting for and properly reporting assets in governmental funds.
Municipal Personnel Report: Recruitment And Selection Of Managerial And Professional Personnel, Warren Nevad
Municipal Personnel Report: Recruitment And Selection Of Managerial And Professional Personnel, Warren Nevad
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication provides local governments with basic information and a general framework for recruiting and selecting managerial and professional personnel.
Hot Topic: Health Insurance Premiums As Salary For Municipal Elected Officials And Employees (2006), Don Darden
Hot Topic: Health Insurance Premiums As Salary For Municipal Elected Officials And Employees (2006), Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
In some Tennessee cities, compensation is awarded to mayors and board members in lieu of health insurance coverage.
Steps To Successful Utility Construction (2006), Brett Ward
Steps To Successful Utility Construction (2006), Brett Ward
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
SCORE members believe that projects can be improved by enhancing the administrative skills of project owners, that is, the city or utility.
Hot Topic: 2006 Legislative Changes Impacting Municipal Courts And Municipal Code Enforcement, Melissa Ashburn
Hot Topic: 2006 Legislative Changes Impacting Municipal Courts And Municipal Code Enforcement, Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The General Assembly made changes in laws during the 2006 legislative session that affect municipal courts and municipal code enforcement.
Hot Topic: Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Public Chapter No. 1 of the Extraordinary Session of the 2006 General Assembly requires municipalities to adopt a code of ethics by ordinance; includes disclosure of personal interest form.
Water And Wastewater Management: A Training Manual For Board Members, Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young
Water And Wastewater Management: A Training Manual For Board Members, Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.
Technical Bulletins: Good Service Request Systems Keep Customers Happy (2006), Steve Wyatt, Justin O'Hara
Technical Bulletins: Good Service Request Systems Keep Customers Happy (2006), Steve Wyatt, Justin O'Hara
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Automated service request systems are proven to be cost-effective, labor-saving devices that greatly enhance management efficiency.
Hot Topic: Changes To The 1983 Purchasing Law, Rick Whitehead
Hot Topic: Changes To The 1983 Purchasing Law, Rick Whitehead
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
During the 2006 legislative session, the General Assembly amended this law to broaden its coverage and to authorize cities to increase the dollar amount for which advertising and competitive bidding is required.
Hot Topic: Interest Rate Set At 12 Percent Effective July 1, 2006, On Delinquent Taxes Collected Or Administered By The State Of Tennessee, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The rate of interest effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, has been set at 12 percent, which is an increase from last year.
Technical Bulletins: Should Your City Consider Privatization?, David Angerer
Technical Bulletins: Should Your City Consider Privatization?, David Angerer
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Many cities have come to see privatization as a means of saving money and improving the quality of the services they provide to the public.
Qualification Based Selection 2006, Sharon Rollins
Qualification Based Selection 2006, 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.
Hot Topic: 2006-2007 State Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 2006-2007 State Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on revenue projections for FY 2006-2007, cities are expected to receive approximately $109.60 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006.
Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn
Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide was developed for Municipal Courts with the authority to enforce municipal ordinances.
Hot Topic: 2005/2006 Mtas Salary And Fringe Benefit Survey, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: 2005/2006 Mtas Salary And Fringe Benefit Survey, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The MTAS annual salary and fringe benefit survey for 2005/2006 shows salary increases for city employees rose significantly over 2004/2005 data. This report contains a summary of the findings as well as a means to request specific information.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2005, Al Major
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2005, Al Major
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
FY2005 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.
Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater, And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee, Sharon Rollins
Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater, And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee, 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.
Managing Infiltration Inflow In Wastewater Collection Systems, Sharon Rollins
Managing Infiltration Inflow In Wastewater Collection Systems, Sharon Rollins
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
An overview of I/I problems caused by ground water and surface or rainwater.
Ordinance Drafting And Enactment: Issues And Recommendations, Steve Lobertini
Ordinance Drafting And Enactment: Issues And Recommendations, Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication addresses the issues underlying common challenges of drafting ordinances.
Technical Bulletins: Ten Simple Questions On Code Adoption For Towns And Cities In Tennessee (2006), Ray Crouch
Technical Bulletins: Ten Simple Questions On Code Adoption For Towns And Cities In Tennessee (2006), Ray Crouch
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Short answers to questions on the adoption of building and fire codes.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel/Motel Tax In Tennessee Municipalities, Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel/Motel Tax In Tennessee Municipalities, Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This revenue source may help municipalities increase their tourist promotion activities or supplement general fund revenues.