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Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee (2011), Sharon Rollins
Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee (2011), 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.
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised And Updated (2011), Richard Stokes
The Fair Labor Standards Act: Revised And Updated (2011), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This document details the specifics of the FLSA: what the act requires, who is covered and who is not covered, hours worked and compensation, overtime pay, record keeping, and penalties.
Municipal E-News: Issue 31: October 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 31: October 2011, 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 30: September 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 30: September 2011, 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.
Tennessee Public Acts 2011: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones
Tennessee Public Acts 2011: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.
An Updated Guide To Cobra (2011), Bonnie Jones
An Updated Guide To Cobra (2011), Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide is updated to include information about health care reform, also called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as well as new reporting requirements for employers.
Interviewing And The Law (2011), Richard Stokes
Interviewing And The Law (2011), 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 29: August 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 29: August 2011, 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.
Open Records: A Guide For Municipal Officials (2011), Josh Jones
Open Records: A Guide For Municipal Officials (2011), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide summarizes Tennessee’s open records laws as of the end of the 2010 legislative session and includes practical applications for municipal officials and employees.
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2011), Mtas
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2011), Mtas
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A directory of Tennessee cities that includes personnel and municipal data, such as number of employees, population, charter form, size in square miles, and election date.
Municipal E-News: Issue 28: July 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 28: July 2011, 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 27: June 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 27: June 2011, 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.
Filling Vacancies On Your City Council, David Angerer
Filling Vacancies On Your City Council, David Angerer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication presents an argument in favor of cities adopting succession plans.
Municipal E-News: Issue 26: May 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 26: May 2011, 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.
Utility Manual (2011), Bill Young, Steve Wyatt
Utility Manual (2011), Bill Young, Steve Wyatt
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this manual is to provide cities with a better understanding of funding water and sewer utility operations.
How Any City Can Conduct A Utility Rate Study And Successfully Increase Rates (2011), Sharon Rollins, Bill Young
How Any City Can Conduct A Utility Rate Study And Successfully Increase Rates (2011), Sharon Rollins, Bill Young
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A guide to conduct utility rate studies and successfully implement rate increases.
Municipal E-News: Issue 25: April 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 25: April 2011, 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.
Municipal Handbook (2010), Josh Jones
Municipal Handbook (2010), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2010.
Municipal E-News: Issue 24: March 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 24: March 2011, 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.
The Water Needs Of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2011), Ron Darden, Gary West
The Water Needs Of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2011), Ron Darden, Gary West
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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 23: February 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 23: February 2011, 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.
Water And Wastewater Management (2011), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Al Major, Bill Young
Water And Wastewater Management (2011), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Al Major, 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.
2011 Annual Report, Mtas
2011 Annual Report, Mtas
MTAS Annual Reports
The evolving challenges and opportunities for cities in Tennessee require constant change in the services of the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS).
While we change to meet these needs, we maintain our tradition of providing better, faster and less expensive services to support local government in this state. This annual report will highlight some of these changes and improvements. Good municipal government requires technical competence in services, transparent and effective internal and external communication, and competence in the soft skills of governance and community leadership.
Municipal E-News: Issue 22: January 2011, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 22: January 2011, 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.