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County Technical Assistance Service

Helping Tennessee county government better serve its citizens

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Technical Consulting

Technical Consulting

CTAS offers technical consulting and assistance in every aspect of county government including finance, budgeting, legal, environmental, highways and public works, property assessment, public safety, and more.

Training

Training

We offer two major training programs, the County Officials Certificate Training Program and the Certified County Finance Officer Program, as well as several online certificate programs. 

Information Services

Information Services

We provide many web-based resources to support our technical consulting including an electronic library of valuable information (e-Li), private act compilations, indexes of acts, sample resolutions, and more.

Association Support

Association Support

CTAS works with several associations representing county officials to better serve the interests of Tennessee county government, and acts as a link between Tennessee counties and other governmental entities.

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Upcoming COCTP Training
Date Title Location
11/22/2024 TNAAO Regional Meetings - (Recertification) 4 Credits Kingsport
01/16/2025 ASK CTAS: Web Services & Eli - (CO) 1 credit Online (Zoom)
01/28/2025 Crisis Communication: Communicating During Emergencies (CH)-1.5 credits Online (Zoom)
02/05/2025 Budget Series: Working with the Budget Committee - (CO) 1.5. credits Online (Zoom)
02/12/2025 Budget Series: Restricted Revenue - (CO) 1.5 credits Online (Zoom)
02/19/2025 Budget Series: Revenue Sources - (CO) 1.5 credits Online (Zoom)
02/26/2025 Budget Series: Reappraisals and Ratios - (CO) 1.5 credits Online (Zoom)
03/11/2025 ASK CTAS: Navigating and Using K@TE (CO)- 1 credit Online (Zoom)
03/13/2025 Effective Communication Strategies for Public Servants (CO)- 3 credits Nashville
03/18/2025 Effective Communication Strategies for Public Servants (CO)- 3 credits Knoxville
03/20/2025 Effective Communication Strategies for Public Servants (CO)- 3 credits Jackson
05/06/2025 Ask CTAS: Funding, Managing and Operating Solid Waste (CO)- 1 credit Online (Zoom)
07/08/2025 Ask CTAS: Emerging Issues in Emergency Management (CO)- 1 credit Online (Zoom)
07/15/2025 Understanding FMLA and ADA Laws (CH) - 3 Credits Nashville
07/17/2025 Understanding FMLA and ADA Laws (CH) - 3 Credits Jackson
07/22/2025 Understanding FMLA and ADA Laws (CH) - 3 Credits Knoxville
09/03/2025 County Purchasing (CORE)- 4 Credits Knoxville
09/09/2025 ASK CTAS: Greenbelt Updates (CO)- 1 credit Online (Zoom)
09/23/2025 County Purchasing (CORE)- 4 Credits Franklin
10/02/2025 County Purchasing (CORE)- 4 Credits Jackson
10/07/2025 ASK CTAS: Sheriff’s Liability (CO)- 1 credit Online (Zoom)
11/04/2025 ASK CTAS: Human Resource Management (CO)- 1 credit Online (Zoom)
11/06/2025 Meeting Management: How to Run Efficient and Productive Meetings - (CH) 1.5 credits Online (Zoom)
11/13/2025 Open Records (CH) - 1.5 Credits Nashville
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