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Full-Text Articles in Public Administration
Hot Topic: Personnel Issues In The News, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Personnel Issues In The News, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The following Hot Topic summarizes pertinent information, key legislation, and Supreme Court rulings that took place during 2000.
Hot Topic: 2000 Legislative Session Paves Way For E-Commerce, Ralph Cross, Al Major
Hot Topic: 2000 Legislative Session Paves Way For E-Commerce, Ralph Cross, Al Major
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Action taken by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2000 legislative session revised methods by which state and local governments may conduct business electronically and collect money.
Technical Bulletins: Npdes Phase Ii Stormwater Permitting, Andrew J. Reese, R. Scott Taylor
Technical Bulletins: Npdes Phase Ii Stormwater Permitting, Andrew J. Reese, R. Scott Taylor
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
In December 1999, the new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II regulations were published. These regulations, which regulate stormwater discharges to U.S. waters, are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and implemented in the state by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
Technical Bulletins: Two-In, Two-Out And The Osha Respiratory Protection Standard, Ray Crouch
Technical Bulletins: Two-In, Two-Out And The Osha Respiratory Protection Standard, Ray Crouch
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The respiratory standard adopted by OSHA is in full effect in Tennessee.
Coalition Formation: Governmental Practices To Resolve Social Issues, Delshanna Jones
Coalition Formation: Governmental Practices To Resolve Social Issues, Delshanna Jones
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Small groups have formed to resolve social issues since the beginning of time. It is the village concept where activists meet in the center of town to discuss a concern and together work toward a solution to a problem. This is represented in the town of Plato’s Republic and how they handled its dilemma with Socrates disrespect and disruptions to their way of ruling/ their culture. People met at a central location, discussed the issue, agreed on a solution and, together, enforced the resolution. Thus, first governments used groups to find solutions to community problems (Bell and Smith, p.1). Citizens …
Will Succession Planning At The Department Of Energy/Nevada Succeed?, James H. Winget
Will Succession Planning At The Department Of Energy/Nevada Succeed?, James H. Winget
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The topic of this professional paper is the succession planning program at the Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office (DOE/NV). I have prepared this paper for the Department of Public Administration in partial fulfillment of a Masters of Public Administration degree. The paper centers on the interpretation of data that was received through an office-wide survey of the staff and leaders of the DOE/NV. The data presented supports the theory that there may be significant weaknesses found in the current structure of the succession planning that may directly affect whether or not the program will succeed. The analyses performed focuses …
Hot Topic: Liability Exposure Of Emts And Paramedics Not Subject To Governmental Tort Liability Limits, Jim Finane
Hot Topic: Liability Exposure Of Emts And Paramedics Not Subject To Governmental Tort Liability Limits, Jim Finane
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
In a recent Tennessee Supreme Court case, the court found that local government emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are excluded from the coverage of the Governmental Tort Liability Act (GTLA).
Technical Bulletins: Tranquilizer Guns And Animal Control: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, Pamela Bingham, Don Darden
Technical Bulletins: Tranquilizer Guns And Animal Control: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, Pamela Bingham, Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The MTAS Police Manual and state statues prohibit the use of a firearm on a stray pet that is not threatening or dangerous.
Impact Of The American's With Disabilities Act On Local Government (A Retrospective Review Of 10 Years Of Action) Specific To Personnel Administration, Mark A. Dascalos
Impact Of The American's With Disabilities Act On Local Government (A Retrospective Review Of 10 Years Of Action) Specific To Personnel Administration, Mark A. Dascalos
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on January 26, 1990. This Act was intended to overcome many perceived or actual acts of discrimination against persons with disabilities residing in the United States of America. To date, no author has looked back to see what the impact of this comprehensive law has been on local government. This author through study will be determining what, if any, impact this law has had on the State of Nevada counties. This study is being limited in scope to personnel administration, and personnel related remedies. Recommendations for the future …
Hot Topic: Legislation Affecting Human Resources, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Legislation Affecting Human Resources, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
During the 2000 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly passed two public acts that affect the area of human resources. The first, Chapter No. 693, allows cities and counties to conduct background investigations and require fingerprint samples before employment with the organization. The second, Chapter No. 888, amends the waiting period for unemployment compensation.
Hot Topic: 2000 Legislative Changes Of Interest To Local Law Enforcement, Rex Barton
Hot Topic: 2000 Legislative Changes Of Interest To Local Law Enforcement, Rex Barton
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The 2000 legislative session resulted in numerous changes that affect law enforcement in Tennessee. This publication highlights some of the more important changes.
The Status Of Uniform Guidelines On Employee Selection Procedures: Legal Developments And Future Prospects. Paper/Presentation, Andrew Ewoh, James Guseh
The Status Of Uniform Guidelines On Employee Selection Procedures: Legal Developments And Future Prospects. Paper/Presentation, Andrew Ewoh, James Guseh
Andrew I.E. Ewoh
No abstract provided.
Caring To Death: Health Care Professionals And Capital Punishment, Cary H. Federman, Dave Holmes
Caring To Death: Health Care Professionals And Capital Punishment, Cary H. Federman, Dave Holmes
Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The aim of this article is to describe the role of health care professionals in the capital punishment process. The relationship between the protocol of capital punishment in the United States and the use of health care professionals to carry out that task has been overlooked in the literature on punishment. Yet for some time, the operation of the medical sciences in prison have been `part of a disciplinary strategy' `intrinsic to the development of power relationships'. Many capital punishment statutes require medical personnel to be present at, if not actively involved in, executions. Through analyses of these statutes, show …
Technical Bulletins: Physical Fitness In Public Safety: Administering Ability And Agility Tests Properly, Don Darden
Technical Bulletins: Physical Fitness In Public Safety: Administering Ability And Agility Tests Properly, Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Cities should develop a medical and physical fitness testing program to better serve the public safety needs of their citizens and protect the lives of police and fire fighters.
Citizen Participation In The Digital Age: An Evaluation Of The Potential Of A Website To Encourage Community Involvement In School Board Issues, Scott Chambers
Citizen Participation In The Digital Age: An Evaluation Of The Potential Of A Website To Encourage Community Involvement In School Board Issues, Scott Chambers
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines the potential for school board websites to engage the public by promoting a greater understanding of school board issues and accepting feedback and recommendations from the local community. An analysis of school board websites in Ontario was conducted to measure the effectiveness of existing websites as a method for communication. The findings reveal that until school boards provide an incentive for citizens to visit their websites on a regular basis, they will not become a strong way to connect to the community.
Hot Topic: October Deadline On New Inter-Basin Water Transfers Act, Steve Wyatt
Hot Topic: October Deadline On New Inter-Basin Water Transfers Act, Steve Wyatt
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The Tennessee Legislature, at the request of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), created a new state law entitled the "Inter-basin Water Transfer Act." The act was designed to regulate water volumes withdrawn from one basin and transferred to another basin for consumption and disposal. It only affected new transfers or increases in existing transfers. The rule became effective Oct. 1, 2000.
The District Of Cochrane Social Services Administration Board: An Analysis Of The Provincial Objectives Driving Its Formation And The Organization’S Capacity To Meet These Objectives, Kathryn Miller
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether the short- and long-term goals surrounding the Ontario government’s decision to create district social services administration boards have been met based on a case study of the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB). The findings reveal that the province’s short-term objectives have been met and, although many challenges persist, the CDSSAB is well positioned to meet the long-term objectives of efficiency, less government, and superior integrated services.
Evaluating The Public Participation Methods Used In Toronto’S Integrated Solid Waste Resource Management Process, John Ballantine
Evaluating The Public Participation Methods Used In Toronto’S Integrated Solid Waste Resource Management Process, John Ballantine
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether a meaningful public consultation process was used in the Solid Waste Management Marketplace Engagement Program (SWM-WEP) – later renamed Toronto’s Integrated Solid Waste Resource Management Process (TIRM) – based on case studies of the various meetings that took place throughout the process. The findings reveal that the public consultations that occurred in the SWM-WEP/TIRM cannot be characterized as a true dialogue because power was not transferred from bureaucrats and elected officials to the general population.
Women On Council: A Case Study Of 12 Ontario Cities, Kelly Barrowcliffe
Women On Council: A Case Study Of 12 Ontario Cities, Kelly Barrowcliffe
MPA Major Research Papers
This paper examines whether there is a greater proportion of women represented in urban politics than in provincial and federal legislatures. Case studies of 12 cities in Ontario were conducted and compared to data about female representation in the Canadian House of Commons. The findings reveal that women are not more represented at the local level than at other levels of government.
Hot Topic: 2000-2001 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 2000-2001 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The Tennessee General Assembly adopted the state budget for fiscal year 2000-2001. Based on this budget, cities can expect to receive the following revenues.
Hot Topic: The Legislature Sends Message To Cities With Electronic Mail: You Must Have A Written E-Mail Policy, Sid Hemsley
Hot Topic: The Legislature Sends Message To Cities With Electronic Mail: You Must Have A Written E-Mail Policy, Sid Hemsley
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
This Hot Topic discusses the requirement for Tennessee cities to adopt a written policy regarding e-mail. On or before July 1, 2000, most Tennessee governments - including cities - that operate or maintain an electronic-mail (e-mail) system must adopt a written policy about monitoring e-mail communications. Included is a sample policy for the use and monitoring of e-mail.
The Evolution Of An Issue: The Rise And Decline Of Affirmative Action, Euel Elliott, Andrew Ewoh
The Evolution Of An Issue: The Rise And Decline Of Affirmative Action, Euel Elliott, Andrew Ewoh
Andrew I.E. Ewoh
This article examines the development of the affirmative action issue since its inception, and compares its dynamics and evolution with the broader civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. It identifies and discusses three periods or phases of the affirmative action regime. This vein of research helps provide at least a partial explanation for why policies in related areas of civil rights may produce different outcomes, and explicates the broad resistance to key elements of the anti-discrimination effort of the last three decades. A tentative model based on the congruence of the policy stance of political institutions to public …
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Reimbursement Rates For Travel, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Reimbursement Rates For Travel, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
For those cities that elected to reimburse for travel using the federal reimbursement rates, the federal government increased the vehicle-cents-per-mile reimbursement rate for 2000 to 32.5 cents per mile. This increase became effective Jan. 1, 2000.
A Proposal To The Governor: 'Let's Get Together', Chester Smolski
A Proposal To The Governor: 'Let's Get Together', Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Americans have always had a dislike of cities. From the time Thomas Jefferson who felt that the good life was to be found in rural areas to that of Frank Lloyd Wright who claimed that cities were for banking and prostitution and little else, the American city has received little sympathy on the part of most Americans."
Hot Topic: The 1999/2000 Mtas Salary And Fringe Benefit Survey, Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: The 1999/2000 Mtas Salary And Fringe Benefit Survey, Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The MTAS annual salary and fringe benefit survey for 199912000 is complete and shows salary increases for city employees grew at a rate slower than 1998/1999. This report contains a summary of the findings as well as a means to request specific information.
An Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Impact Of Casino Gambling In Mesquite, Nevada, And Its Implications For Public Policy, Janice K. Herfeld
An Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Impact Of Casino Gambling In Mesquite, Nevada, And Its Implications For Public Policy, Janice K. Herfeld
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This study is a preliminary analysis of the socio-economic impact of casino gaming in Mesquite, Nevada. Mesquite is being studied from this perspective in order to provide policymakers with information that will aid in the determination of public policy relevant to and in conjunction with casino gaming activity. A combination of site visits to the area and interviews with casino executive personnel and relevant law enforcement was conducted for the purposes of gathering information for this study. Three police departments (Mesquite, Nevada, Cedar City, Utah and St. George, Utah) were interviewed to determine the crime rate in jurisdiction. Relevant data …
An Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Impact Of Casino Gaming In Mesquite, Nevada, And Its Implications For Public Policy, Janice K. Hetfeld
An Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Impact Of Casino Gaming In Mesquite, Nevada, And Its Implications For Public Policy, Janice K. Hetfeld
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This study is a preliminary analysis of the socio-economic impact of casino gaming in Mesquite, Nevada. Mesquite is being studied from this perspective in order to provide policymakers with information that will aid in the determination of public policy relevant to and in conjunction with casino gaming activity. A combination of site visits to the area and interviews with casino executive personnel and relevant law enforcement was conducted for the purposes of gathering information for this study. Three police departments (Mesquite, Nevada, Cedar City, Utah and St. George, Utah) were interviewed to determine the crime rate in jurisdiction. Relevant data …
The Legislative History Of Gambling, 1861 - 1915, Ben Hetfeld
The Legislative History Of Gambling, 1861 - 1915, Ben Hetfeld
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Nevada’s way of regulating gambling has been of such interest over the past years that it has been given a name, the “Nevada Model”. Interested parties usually are seeking to learn if this model of gambling regulation will work in other political units of this country. The point of this paper is to give some background to the “Nevada Model” by looking at how the acts of the legislature of the state evolved through time. Of equal importance is the understanding of the role the miners played in the formation of Nevada’s culture and lifestyle. The miners brought Nevada its …
Public Finance Of Professional Athletic Facilities: Case Studies In Stadium And Arena Finance, Larry Harala
Public Finance Of Professional Athletic Facilities: Case Studies In Stadium And Arena Finance, Larry Harala
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
During the course of the 1990s cities across the country opted to expend public monies at record levels on stadium and arena construction. The focus of this paper will be an examination of whether or not spending public money on private athletic facilities is justifiable. For the purpose of this paper “justifiable” will mean; that the overall economic benefit to the community can be clearly and quantifiably demonstrate to have a net positive economic impact on the community while benefiting all socio-economic elements of the community at large. The types of facilities that this paper will examine are arenas and …
Financing Public Infrastructure: A Case Study On Whether Development Impact Fees & Exactions Or Property Taxes Should Be Used To Support The Financing Of New Public Infrastructure, John P. Korkosz
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Development impact fees and exactions are financing mechanisms that local governments increasingly use to finance the cost of public infrastructure. The primary reason that local governments favor development impact fees and exactions to finance public infrastructure is that the costs associated with growth falls on developers. Two legal cases --Golden v. The Planning Board of The Town of Ramapo, New York and the Construction Industry Association of Sonoma County v. The City of Petaluma, California-- serve as the basis for the support of development impact fees and exactions as a method to manage growth (So & Getzels: 53, 1988).