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Municipal E-News: Issue 43: December 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 43: December 2012, 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.
Fleet Management Tips For Municipal Decision Makers, Sharon Rollins
Fleet Management Tips For Municipal Decision Makers, Sharon Rollins
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication informs municipal decision makers on how to manage and fund fleet operations; includes a sample vehicle replacement plan.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (2012), Richard Stokes
Fair Credit Reporting Act (2012), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The FCRA requires employers who use outside agencies to perform credit or other background checks (including criminal, reference, or driving record checks) to comply with comprehensive notice, consent, and disclosure obligations both prior to doing the checks and after the results are reported.
Municipal Court Appeals In Tennessee, Melissa Ashburn
Municipal Court Appeals In Tennessee, Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication answers several questions about city court appeals and includes a sample appeal bond form.
Municipal E-News: Issue 42: November 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 42: November 2012, 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 Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn, Karen Beyke
Municipal Courts Manual, Rex Barton, Melissa Ashburn, Karen Beyke
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide was developed for municipal courts with the authority to enforce municipal ordinances.
The Iso Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, Jody Dwyer
The Iso Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, Jody Dwyer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
ISO works with municipal building-code authorities to assess and enforce building codes through its Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) program. The BCEGS program assesses the building codes in effect in a community and how that community enforces them, with special emphasis on mitigating losses from natural hazards.
Finding Money (2012), Sharon Rollins
Finding Money (2012), 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.
Good Service Requests Keep Customers Happy (2012), Justin O'Hara, Steve Wyatt
Good Service Requests Keep Customers Happy (2012), 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.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008 (Gina), Bonnie Jones
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Of 2008 (Gina), Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of GINA is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
Municipal E-News: Issue 41: October 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 41: October 2012, 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.
Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada): An Updated Employer Guide For Tennessee Municipalities, Bonnie Jones
Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada): An Updated Employer Guide For Tennessee Municipalities, Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication incorporates the MTAS 2011 Technical Bulletin, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA): Back to Basics; the focus is primarily on the employment and applicant accommodation process.
Municipal E-News: Issue 40: September 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 40: September 2012, 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.
Local Government Public Works Standards And Specifications, John Chlarson, Sharon Rollins
Local Government Public Works Standards And Specifications, John Chlarson, Sharon Rollins
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This document was developed to provide Tennessee cities with guidelines for construction projects. It includes guidelines for construction standards, materials specifications, design criteria, and contract documents to be used for streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water distribution systems.
Tennessee Public Acts 2012: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Josh Jones
Tennessee Public Acts 2012: 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. Users of this publication are cautioned that much judgment is involved in determining which Public Acts to summarize and how to summarize them. Before taking action or giving advice based upon any Public Act summarized here, one should consult the act itself and not rely on the summary.
Utility Manual (2012), Bill Young, Steve Wyatt
Utility Manual (2012), 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 39: August 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 39: August 2012, 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 38: July 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 38: July 2012, 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 37: June 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 37: June 2012, 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.
Managing Infiltration Inflow In Wastewater Collection Systems (2012), Sharon Rollins
Managing Infiltration Inflow In Wastewater Collection Systems (2012), Sharon Rollins
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
An overview of I/I problems caused by ground water and surface or rainwater.
Municipal E-News: Issue 36: May 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 36: May 2012, 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.
How Any City Can Conduct A Utility Rate Study And Successfully Increase Rates (2012), Sharon Rollins, Bill Young
How Any City Can Conduct A Utility Rate Study And Successfully Increase Rates (2012), Sharon Rollins, Bill Young
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A guide to conduct utility rate studies and successfully implement rate increases.
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments (2012), Dennis Wolf
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments (2012), 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.
Municipal E-News: Issue 35: April 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 35: April 2012, 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.
Adopting Building Codes And Building Code Amendments By Reference, Stephanie Allen
Adopting Building Codes And Building Code Amendments By Reference, Stephanie Allen
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Cities adopting building codes by reference must adopt the complete codes by ordinance. Includes sample ordinances and resolution.
Municipal Biodiesel Production Programs (2011), Warren Nevad
Municipal Biodiesel Production Programs (2011), 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 and nation.
Municipal E-News: Issue 34: March 2012, Mtas
Municipal E-News: Issue 34: March 2012, 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 (2011), Josh Jones
Municipal Handbook (2011), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee. Updated through July 2011.
Family Medical Leave Act ... An Updated Guide, Bonnie Jones
Family Medical Leave Act ... An Updated Guide, Bonnie Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication will attempt to provide your city with an overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) including recent amendments, legislative history and the intersection of FMLA with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act).
Compensation And Employee Status Of Volunteer Firefighters, Dennis Wolf
Compensation And Employee Status Of Volunteer Firefighters, Dennis Wolf
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication addresses the complex issues surrounding the rules and opinions on whether a volunteer firefighter is a volunteer or an employee and whether any compensation or remuneration the volunteer firefighter receives for services provided is subject to withholding for income tax, social security, or Medicare.