Guidance Issued on Moving the School Board Election to November
The Division of Local Government Services issued Local Finance Notice 2012-3 providing guidance on moving the School Board Election to the November General Election.
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Women in Municipal Government Presents
4th Annual Women in Municipal Government Day Friday, March 9, 2012
The Annual Women in Government Celebration Day honors the contributions of women in public service.
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Deadline to Introduce CY 2012 Budget Extended
The Division of Local Government Services has issued Local Finance Notice 2012-2 which extends the deadline to introduce your CY 2012 budget to March 9.
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Recent Supreme Court decision in Polzo v. Essex County
On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued their decision in Polzo v. Essex County, a case that has important implications for municipalities. We are happy to say that the Court held in favor of local governments.
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Summary of recently enacted legislation
As you know, the Governor acted, or chose not to act, on dozens of bills on Monday, which were summarized in our January 18 “Governor Signs Bills” alert and our January 18 “Governor Pocket Veto Bills” alert.

We have received questions on a number of bills of interest to municipalities, and this letter summarizes bills on land use, environmental and energy issues.
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Governor Signs Transitional Aid Restoration Bill
Governor Christie, yesterday, signed into law S-3118/A-4373, which would appropriate $140,500,000 to DCA for transitional Aid to Localities and administrative costs. The new law authorizes enhanced State oversight of municipalities in the Transitional Aid to Localities Program
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2012 State of the State Message
January 17, 2012 - Governor Christie delivered his Annual State of the State message to both Houses of the Legislature. The speech, entitled “The New Jersey Comeback Has Begun,” focused on the bi-partisan accomplishments of the past two years. These include the 2% tax levy cap, pension and benefits reform and an improved business environment.
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Upcoming program titled “Doing Business with Government
This two part program will discuss the different rules, regulations bidding process, ethics, and how to foster economic development
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Federal Road Sign Standards Update
Press reports may have created confusion regarding various Federal road sign standards, adopted and amended over the past ten years.
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Executive Leadership Training for Mayors and Council Presidents. This training session is designed to provide Mayors and Council Presidents with the much needed training and direction to help manage their municipalities and constituents. This training combines both traditional classroom teaching, real world examples, and open forums.
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