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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Social Media As A Tool For Tennessee Municipalities, Bonnie Jones, Josh Jones
Social Media As A Tool For Tennessee Municipalities, Bonnie Jones, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication will provide your city with information relative to social media for purposes of communicating with employees, interacting with your community, and using social media as a hiring tool. Includes sample social media policy.
Interviewing And The Law (2010), Richard Stokes
Interviewing And The Law (2010), 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.
Capital Asset Accounting System (2010), Al Major
Capital Asset Accounting System (2010), Al Major
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication provides direction in accounting for and properly reporting assets in governmental funds.
Tennessee Public Acts 2010: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones
Tennessee Public Acts 2010: 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.
Qualification Based Selection: An Mtas Guide For Procuring Professional Engineering Services In Tennessee (2010), Sharon Rollins
Qualification Based Selection: An Mtas Guide For Procuring Professional Engineering Services In Tennessee (2010), 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.
Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits (2010), Ron Darden
Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits (2010), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The personal use of a city-owned vehicle is taxable to the employee.
Water And Wastewater Management (2009), Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young
Water And Wastewater Management (2009), 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.
Open Records: A Guide For Municipal Officials (2010), Josh Jones
Open Records: A Guide For Municipal Officials (2010), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide summarizes Tennessee’s open records laws as of the end of the 2009 legislative session and includes practical applications for municipal officials and employees.
Family Medical Leave Act (2010), Bonnie Jones
Family Medical Leave Act (2010), Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The FMLA was passed in 1993, amended in 2008 to provide leave entitlements for military families, and updated in 2009 by the Department of Labor.
An Updated Guide To Cobra (2010), Bonnie Jones
An Updated Guide To Cobra (2010), Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
An overview of COBRA, which mandates that most group health plans offer a continuation of health insurance when employees and beneficiaries would otherwise lose group health coverage.
Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee (2010), Sharon Rollins
Finding Money For Municipal Water, Wastewater And Solid Waste Projects In Tennessee (2010), 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.
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2010), Mtas
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2010), 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.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (2010), Richard Stokes
Fair Credit Reporting Act (2010), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The provisions of FCRA, CRECA and FACTA directly affect those cities that use outside agencies to secure information about applicants and employees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.