MAYOR'S NEWSLINE

September 2006

IMPORTANT EVENTS - PAST AND FUTURE
And staff contacts for more information
Also consult the calendar
For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Conference Pre-Registration Deadline Submit Conference Resolutions Special Property Tax Session Information Governor's 2006 Housing Conference League/DCA Innovation in Governance Awards

FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Herbert Stiles, Mayor, Elmer

The 91st Annual League Conference is just around the corner, and as president I would like to provide some important reminders to municipal attendees.

Mayors should be sure to schedule time to attend the League's Annual Business meeting to be held Friday, November 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sheraton Pearl Ballroom. Your attendance is critically important to carrying out the business of the League. Please also make time to attend the popular Mayors Box Luncheon on Wednesday, November 15 at 12:00 noon in the Sheraton Crown Ballroom.

Local officials should make sure to visit the consulting period on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Hall A. Experts will provide up-to-date information on over 100 topics relevant to municipal administration. Get one-on-one consultation for new and useful information to help your municipality.

Finally, visit the exhibit floor and attend some of the many important education sessions. You may be able to find that much needed piece of equipment, product or service for your community from over 750 business vendors. Hundreds of League and affiliate group education clinics provide local officials with up-to-date information and answers to questions on key municipal topics. Get more of the latest conference details at www.njslom.org.

Again, make the most of this year's conference by finding time for these important events. I look forward to seeing you in November. See more reminders inside this issue.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE
-Contact Marie Johnson ext.13 or visit www.njslom.org

The League's Annual Conference pre-registration forms were mailed to all Municipal Clerks in early August. The cut-off date for pre-registrations is October 2, 2006. Persons not registered by that date must do so on site in Atlantic City. The forms are available at www.njslom.org and on-line registration is also available to officials.

STAY UP-TO-DATE ON SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX SESSION
-Contact Jon Moran ext.21 or visit www.nslom.org

The League has had a high level of involvement and continues to monitor the Legislature's special property tax session over the summer. For more information, visit the League web site.

2006-07 ELECTED OFFICIALS HANDBOOK
-Contact Becky Wright ext. 10

The 2006-07 edition of this publication provides useful information to elected officials. It contains a directory of League services, a guide to Titles 40 and 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated. This important handbook is available for just $15 per copy. Contact the League to order your copy.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES DIVIDES INTO TWO DEPARTMENTS
-Contact www.state.nj.us/humanservices/

The Department of Human Services recently formed into two Departments. The newly created Department of Children and Families will be headed by Commissioner Kevin Ryan. The Department of Human Services will be guided by Acting Commissioner James Smith. For more information, contact the above web site.

PINELANDS PRESERVATION ALLIANCE CONFERENCE ON REGIONAL LAND USE AND PLANNING
-Contact www.regionalplanningcomesofage.org

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance will hold a two day Conference on regional land use planning on September 28-29, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Seminars will address transfer of development rights, growth management tools, protecting water resources, preserving cultural and historic resources, regional zoning and land use regulation. For more information and to register, contact the above web site.

SUBMIT LEAGUE CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS
-Contact Mike Cerra ext.20

The Conference Resolutions Committee will consider resolutions from officials who are currently in municipal office. All resolutions must be general and relate to municipal government interests. Resolutions must be received in the League office by October 20, 2006. Contact the League for more information.

INNOVATION IN GOVERNANCE AWARDS
-Contact Brian Bauerle, (609) 292-6420 or visit www.njslom.org

The Department of Community Affairs and the League invite you to submit nominations for the Fifth Annual Innovation in Governance Awards. Contact the DCA for additional information or see the League web site for the link under "Call for Action."

GOVERNOR'S 2006 HOUSING CONFERENCE
-Contact Mary Miller at mmiller@njhmfa.state.nj.us

The Governor's 2006 Conference on Housing and Community Development will be held on September 26- 27, 2006 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The two day Conference will explore issues like neighborhood revitalization, green building technologies and smart growth. The program is open to public and private sector officials and exhibiting opportunities are available. Contact Mary Miller for more details including registration, costs and deadlines.

2006 GOVERNOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
-Contact http://www.nj.gov/dep/eeawards/

This program was established six years ago by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to recognize outstanding environmental performance, programs and projects in the state.

Winners of the 2006 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards will be invited to an awards ceremony and press event hosted by the Governor in the fall.

In addition to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology (NJCAT) and the State League of Municipalities are co-sponsors of this program. The application deadline is September 22, 2006. For more details and an application, please visit the above web site.