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MAYOR'S NEWSLINE

May 2007

Offices: 407 West State St.
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609-695-3481 Fax 695-0151
E-Mail mdarcy@njslom.com
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IMPORTANT EVENTS - PAST AND FUTURE
And staff contacts for more information
Also consult the calendar
For Seminar details, contact David Harkness ext. 18.

May 1	“The Benefits of Historic Preservation: A Municipal Official’s Guide to Achieving Success” At Holmdel
May 3	“Open Public Records Act Update” at Holmdel
May 8	“Ethics Update” at Holmdel
May 17	“Open Public Records Act Update” at Cherry Hill
May 28	Memorial Day
May 30	“Mayors’ Summit on Pensions and Benefits” at Lawrenceville
June 1	“Municipal Responsibilities under the System Wide Cable Television Franchise Act” at Holmdel

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
	Annual League/Affiliate Advisory Meeting
	2007 Scholarship Competition
	Conference Housing Forms on the Way
	Mayors’ Summit on Pensions and Benefits
	High Performance Redevelopment Conference

FROM THE PRESIDENT
By David DelVecchio, Mayor, Lambertville

Keeping municipal officials educated and up-to-date on timely and key issues is one of the most important service functions the League provides to its membership. The League seminar program is a year-round service in addition to the important education sessions held during the Annual Conference.

During the year, the League offers more than 30 training programs to help local officials get the information they need to meet the constantly changing issues and challenges for better local governing.

In the next few months, the League is sponsoring many seminars on crucial topics that will impact local officials and government functions. Two seminars on the “Open Public Records Act,” in cooperation with the Municipal Clerks Association, will be held in May. In addition, the League has scheduled a seminar in conjunction with the New Jersey Historic Trust on “The Benefits of Historic Preservation.” Additional seminars for May and June include updates on “Ethics,” “Pensions and Benefits” and “High Performance Redevelopment.” Officials get current information on municipal issues and important continuing education credits for professional license renewal requirements.

Plan on attending these timely sessions and be sure to send your professional staff. Additional seminar information can be found on our calendar at www.njslom.org or contact Sue DeLany at extension 111 for program agendas and registration forms.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

OFFICERS

DAVID M. DEL VECCHIO, President;
  Mayor, Lambertville
GENE FEYL, 1st Vice President
  Mayor, Denville
ROBERT L. BOWSER, 2nd Vice President
  Mayor, East Orange
TIMOTHY MCDONOUGH, 3rd Vice President
   Mayor, Hope

MEMBERS

JAMES ANZALDI
  Mayor, Clifton
JOAN BOAS
  Deputy Mayor, Mount Holly
CORY BOOKER
  Mayor, Newark
LUCILLE CHAUMP
  Mayor, Oceanport

CHUCK CHIARELLO
   Mayor, Buena Vista
GUISEPPE CHILA
  Mayor, Woolwich
DANIEL N. CORANOTO
  Committee Mem., Hampton Twp.
JOHN DEAN DERIENZO
   Mayor, Haworth
MALCOLM C. FRASER
  Mayor, Cape May Point
CORDELIA O. FULLER
   Council Member, Chatham
GLEN D. GILMORE
  Mayor, Hamilton Twp. (Mercer)
JERRAMIAH HEALY
   Mayor, Jersey City
MARTIN MARKS
  Mayor, Scotch Plains
GARY PASSANANTE
  Mayor, Somerdale

DOUGLAS M. RAINEAR
   Deputy Mayor, Upper Deerfield
  Twp.
HERBERT D. STILES, JR., President;
  Mayor, Elmer
JOSEPH TEMPESTA
  Mayor, West Caldwell
JANET TUCCI
  Mayor, West Long Branch
DANIEL VAN PELT
  Mayor, Ocean Twp. (Ocean)
BRIAN C. WAHLER
  Mayor, Piscataway
RUDOLPH J. WENZEL, JR.
  Mayor, Washington Twp. (Bergen)
LOUISE WILSON
  Mayor, Montgomery

Executive Staff

William G. Dressel, Jr.
Executive Director
Michael J. Darcy, CAE
Assistant Executive Director

LEAGUE AND AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS HOLD ANNUAL MEETTING
-Contact Bill Dressel ext.122

The League held its Annual Affiliate Advisory/Pre-Conference planning meeting on April 12, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza in Jamesburg, New Jersey. More than 50 Affiliate officers and representatives heard an update from Department of Community Affairs Deputy Commissioner Charles Richman on issues of interest to municipal officials and local government. The Affiliate representatives were able to discuss any issue or concern with League staff and the Division Director.

The Conference Planning meeting provided the Affiliates with up-to-date information on housing, event services, and shuttle bus information. It provided the opportunity to exchange information on key conference-related topics and events. The meeting helped set the stage for a well-coordinated conference and better working relationship with all 19 Affiliated Associations.92nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE HOUSING FORMS COMING-Contact Dee Kotch ext. 115 Municipal housing forms for the 92nd Annual Conference will be mailed to all Municipal Clerks in early June. Non-municipal forms will be available in the June issue of New Jersey Municipalities magazine. Be sure to get your housing requests in early to help ensure your requirements get first consideration. For more information, contact the League office.

LEAGUE HIGH PERFORMANCE REDEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
-Contact www.njslom.org or
Sue DeLany ext.111

The League, in cooperation with the US Green Building Council NJ Chapter will hold a High Performance Redevelopment Conference on June 8, 2007, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Monroe Township, New Jersey. Learn how municipalities are working with the private sector to redevelop properties by integrating “green” building technologies. Contact the League for registration information

2007 FEDERAL DIRECTORY AVAILABLE
-Contact Becky Wright at ext.110

The updated directory includes important contact information on all branches of the Federal Government. Contact the League to order your copy.

FUTURE MUNICIPAL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
-Contact Michael Darcy ext.116 or mdarcy@njslom.com

Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Mayor Phyllis Marchand, of Princeton Township and scholarship judges Mayor Daniel Van Pelt of Ocean Township and Mayor Chuck Chiarello of Buena Vista Township have been busy as nearly 40 mayors participated in the annual Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. Mayors from across the state made the competition a great success as they submitted excellent entries from high school juniors and seniors.

The top three winners will be determined and announced in early May. A full list of participating mayors is attached and the full text of the three winning essays will appear in the October issue of the League magazine. Participating students will receive a certificate and each winner is provided a $1,000 scholarship from the League, presented by the hometown mayor.

MAYOR’S CAR STICKERS AVAILABLE
-Contact: Tom Fratticcioli ext. 117

The League has special Mayor car stickers with our logo available to all Mayors. If you have not received or misplaced your sticker, contact the League and we will provide you with a new one.

MAYORS’ SUMMIT ON PENSIONSAND BENEFITS
-Contact www.njslom.org or Sue DeLany ext. 111

The League is holding a major summit to update elected and appointed officials on public employee pensions and benefits funding crises, the new levy cap, and financial disclosure requirements for post-retirement health benefits as required by GASB 43 and 45. The summit will be held on May 30,2007 at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville from 9am to 1pm. There is a special member registration rate of only $40 per attendee. Contact the League for registration information.

2006 Laws of Interest to New Jersey Municipalities Publication
-Contact Becky Wright at ext. 110

Legislation signed into law in 2006 will have a lasting effect on how you conduct the public’s business. By ordering the League’s 2006 Laws of Interest book, you will have ready access to these laws and you will save considerable time and effort in researching the voluminous statutes.

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