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Please see the upcoming MTAS training opportunities in the email below. Information about each course is included along with links to register.

 

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Donald Pannell, M.S., EFO
Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service

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From: MTAS <mt...@tennessee.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 8:31 AM
To: Pannell, Donald <donald....@tennessee.edu>
Subject: MTAS Training: Is Your Public Water Utility Financially Solvent?

 

 

Our weekly email includes announcements for upcoming training within the next 30-45 days. However, you can register in advance for any of our upcoming training!

Our Training Calendar lists upcoming training within 120 days. You can also search or browse all upcoming training in K@TE and register at any time!

 

 

 

Turn Conflict into a Opportunity! 

 

Conflict Resolution

 

October 9 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. ET 

Zoom 

 

Registration: $60 

 

Utility Training: 2.0 hours

 

Join us October 9 for an interactive session facilitated by TDEC Talent Development Consultant, Keifer Helle, who will share strategies to improve your approach to resolving conflict.  

 

Keifer Helle

 

TDEC Talent Development Consultant

 

REGISTER

 

See What has been Updated for 2025

 

Foundations & Updates Seminar

 

All classes are from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. 

 

This is a four hour class for basics and updated topics for all things municipal courts. It’s for court clerks, city judges, city attorneys, and anyone else who may be interested.

 

Also, all our classes have been approved for four hours of CLE credits for your city attorneys and judges. The classes are free so please come join us.

 

John Eskew

 

Municipal Court Specialist

 

REGISTER

 

Are You Ready to Shift?

 

Making the Shift to Leadership

 

Registration: $70

 

You’ve landed your first leadership role— congratulations! Now the real challenge begins: shifting from peer to leader. In this fast-paced, interactive course, you’ll build the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead effectively from day one.

 

ALCOA

HENDERSON

 

Elevate Your Skills, Empower Your Role

 

Administrative Professionals Bootcamp

 

October 1, 8, 15, 22

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

Knoxville 

 

Registration: $265

 

The Administrative Professionals Bootcamp is designed for municipal administrative support staff who wish to enhance self-awareness and develop their skills in customer service, communication, and productivity.

 

This 12-hour program is composed of four courses: Professional Awareness, Customer Service, Confident Communication, and Productive Work Habits. Participants will also receive a DiSC work styles report. Completion of all four courses is required to receive a certificate of completion.

 

Johanna Owenby

MTAS Training & Development Program Manager

 

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Free Public Records and Open Meetings Training

 

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Open Records Counsel (OORC) is conducting six 2-hour training seminars in October for government employees, elected officials, media, and anyone who is interested in learning more about Tennessee’s public records and open meetings laws.

 

Open Records Counsel Toni Chadwick and Assistant General Counsel Seth May will lead each class through a variety of topics including public records laws and procedures, open meetings requirements, and exceptions to the Tennessee Public Records Act.

 

Qualifies for Certified Municipal Finance Officer, Certified County Finance Officer, and Utility Commissioner training credits.

 

LEARN MORE

 

From Code to Case

 

Administrative Hearing Officer

 

October 30

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET

Zoom

 

Registration: $350

 

This course will provide an overview of the duties of a certified administrative hearing officer and an overview of best practices.
This course will cover the following:

 

  • A review of the provisions that govern the AHO Program
    Case examples and case studies
  • The importance of working with the code official
  • This course serves as initial training and recertification.

 

Abb Oglesby

 

Legal & Codes Team Program Manager

 

REGISTER

 

 

The Essentials of Grant Writing

 

Intro to Grant Writing

 

October 7 | 3-5 p.m. ET
Zoom

 

Registration: $60


Gain an overview of the grant funding process with an emphasis on the essential components of a grant proposal package and how to craft a quality grant proposal that aligns with the funder’s
strategic funding priorities. The session will also include how to identify available grant opportunities from federal, state and foundation grant sources.

 

*This session may qualify for CPE hours under CMFO guidelines. While the Comptroller's Office does not pre-approve CPE, participants should confirm eligibility before registering.

 

Chris Shults

 

Grants & Training Specialist

MTAS

 

REGISTER

 

 

Is Your Public Water Utility Financially Solvent?  

 

Financial Oversight of Water Utility Systems 

 

October 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. ET 

Free Webinar | Zoom 

 

Utility Training: 3.0 hours 

 

Gain an understanding of the board's role in ensuring the financial solvency of its public water utility. 

 

  • Learn the state financial requirements for water utilities. 
  • Identify best practices to improve your utility’s financial health. 
  • Explore budgeting, internal controls, debt, and capital planning.

 

Brad Harris

MTAS Financial Consultant

 

Eric Spencer

MTAS Finance Program Manager

 

REGISTER

 

 

Ready to Strengthen Your Leadership Skills?

 

Municipal Leadership Program

 

Registration: $385

 

Imagine being able to communicate effectively, confidently influence people and drive performance within your team. The MTAS Municipal Leadership Program is designed to equip leaders at all levels with knowledge, tools and strategies to excel in their roles.

 

MARTIN

RED BANK

 

 

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