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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

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

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

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

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.

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.

Democratic Control Of Armed Forces: An Analysis Of The Role Of The Parliamentary Assembly In The Defense Reform In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Elisabeth Hubbard

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The research beings with a discussion of the legal framework for defense reform in 2003 and in 2005 followed by an analysis of the role of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina in implementing the legislation for reform.

The analysis focuses on efforts to build the capacity of the Parliamentary Assembly and asks the question: have the efforts to build the capacity of parliamentary oversight of the defense reform implementation been successful in increasing democratic control of the Armed Forces of BiH?

I conclude that yes, the capacity-building efforts have been successful in increasing democratic control. However, the Parliamentary …

Options And Aid: What The Future Holds For The Displaced Sugar Cane Families Of Labasa, Fiji, Lieselot Whitbeck

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In 1997, a large number of agricultural leases in the Fijian sugar belts began to expire without renewal. Stepping away from the debates over who should have access to land under what legislation and for what purpose, this paper concentrates on the people who are being directly affected by lease expiration: the cane farmers and cutters themselves. Through the collection and analysis of information gathered through personal interviews and associated literature, this paper focuses on the present moment in Fiji and identifies the needs of displaced cane families, the options available to them, and the different types of aid that …

Ley Y Desorden: La Participación, La Política, Y La Planificación En El Archipiélago De Bocas Del Toro, Sage E. Trombulak

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The Bocas del Toro Archipelago is quickly becoming one of Panama’s most popular destinations, both for tourists pursuing temporary fun-in-the-sun type activities and for wealthy Panamanians, Americans, and Europeans seeking a more permanent location for their vacation homes, luxury resorts, and retirement communities. These dual phenomena have become a subject of escalating concern for the political leadership in Bocas del Toro and for a plethora of local, regional, and international NGOs, as unprecedented levels of development are leading to the degradation of one of Panama’s most beautiful and biologically diverse landscapes, stresses on urban infrastructure, and rapid economic growth that …

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

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

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

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This publication provides direction in accounting for and properly reporting assets in governmental funds.

Charity, Philanthropy, Public Service Or Enterprise: What Are The Big Questions Of Nonprofit Management Today?, Roger A. Lohmann

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

This essay takes a birds-eye view of the topic of nonprofit management, looking at what I see as the big issues of nonprofit management.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

This guide was developed for Municipal Courts with the authority to enforce municipal ordinances.

Occurrence Reporting And Processing Of Operations Information, M. Ruiz, W. J. Arthur Iii

Publications (YM)

This procedure defines how to accomplish the following: • Establish the functional roles and responsibilities for the YMP Occurrence Report process • Identify reportable conditions and events affecting YMP • Notify appropriate management •Process decisions and actions relative to the reportable occurrence • Document the reportable occurrence and all relevant actions

Managing Conflict To Build Consensus, Christine G. Springer

Public Policy and Leadership Faculty Publications

The article discusses views on dealing with conflict to build consensus in strategic management. Fostering conflict to improve decision making while building consensus so essential to effective implementation demands the stimulation of debate, keeping conflict constructive, ascertaining that the process is fair and legitimate and being able to reach closure.

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.