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Municipal Utility Rates In Tennessee, Ken Joines
Municipal Utility Rates In Tennessee, Ken Joines
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication is primarily the compiled results of surveys sent to the cities in Tennessee. Electric rate information was supplied by the Tennessee Valley Authority and population figures were taken from the 1985 Certified Population of Tennessee Incorporated Municipalities. Approximately, one-hundred and thirty cities responded in part or whole to the survey. If data from a city appears in one section but not another it indicates the city either does not provide that service or information was not included in the survey response for some other reason. The data is divided into five major utility areas: Water; Sewer; Natural Gas; …
Revenue Manual For Tennessee Cities, Jim Finane
Revenue Manual For Tennessee Cities, Jim Finane
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
One of the most essential tasks that a City Recorder, Finance Officer, or City Manager performs each year is the projection of the revenues upon which next year's budget is built, and the subsequent work required to insure that those revenues are collected and accounted for properly. Estimating and tracking revenue collection is frequently a difficult job, and can be nearly impossible without a good working knowledge of all the revenue sources available to and receive d by a city. The purpose of this manual is to provide a description of the revenues most commonly collected by municipalities in Tennessee, …
Leases And Lease Purchase Agreements - Some Basic Considerations, Sid Hemsley
Leases And Lease Purchase Agreements - Some Basic Considerations, Sid Hemsley
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Municipal governments in Tennessee are authorized by Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 9, to enter into lease and lease purchase agreements for the acquisition of capital improvement property. Such agreements are limited by T.C.A. 7-51-902 to the acquisition of "capital improvement property" for terms of up to 40 years or for the useful life of the property, whichever is less. The term "capital improvement property" is defined by T.C.A. 7-51-901(1) as "any real or tangible personal property needed for a governmental purpose and having a useful life of one (1) year or more, and any real or …
A Guide To Records Management For Tennessee Municipalities, Amy Snider Mccabe
A Guide To Records Management For Tennessee Municipalities, Amy Snider Mccabe
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Major trends in modern government, including the broadening scope of services it provides, have forced administrators to recognize the need for a sound records management program. This manual outlines major elements of good records management that are applicable to municipalities.
1985-96 Mtas Municipal Planning Calendar, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
1985-96 Mtas Municipal Planning Calendar, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Keeping track of all the dates involved in the operation of municipal government can be difficult. We hope this Municipal Planning Calendar will simplify the process for you. This calendar will do two things: first, it will be a planning tool for you as an administrator. Second, the listing of special events will help your city schedule its own special observances and/or give you ideas for new events.
Helping Municipal Officials Build A Better Tennessee, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Helping Municipal Officials Build A Better Tennessee, Municipal Technical Advisory Service
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
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Public Acts And The Legislative Process In Tennessee, Dennis Huffer
Public Acts And The Legislative Process In Tennessee, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this report is to inform city officials about the legislative process and how public acts are passed. Public acts which affect cities will affect all or almost all cities or a whole group of cities (such as all cities incorporated under the Uniform City Manager-Commission Charter). Private acts, which are legislative enactments generally affecting only one city or county and requiring local approval, are not considered here.