New Jersey League of Municipalities

TOOLBOX FOR MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

Each of the 566 municipalities in New Jersey has its own issues, and those who govern them must, of course, be knowledgeable about those specific concerns. However, there are certain challenges that face all municipal officials in the state. The League has assembled and will continue to update the below materials to address some of the common problems in municipal governance that have been brought to our attention in recent years.

If you have any questions about these materials, or any ideas for additional topics to suggest for inclusion, please contact Matthew Weng, staff attorney, at the League, extension 137, or at MWeng@njslom.com

Date Posted	Topic
June 1, 2010	How to Reduce the Costs of Services
June 1, 2010	Results of League Survey What Are You Doing to Cut Costs?
June 1, 2010	League Educational Foundation Hosts Social Media for Public Officials
May 1, 2009	Solid Waste Collection Service—Equal Treatment for Apartment Owners
May 1, 2009	Consolidation Roadmap—How to Perform a Shared Service/Consolidation Review
May 1, 2009	NJRA Training Has an Impact on Elizabeth— The Rewards of Bringing Key ‘Problem Solvers’ Together
May 1, 2009	Volunteer EMS—An Invaluable, Free Lifeline for Communities
Apr. 1, 2009	All Aboard The Stars Are Aligned for Transit-oriented Development
Apr. 1, 2009	Fit to Be Towed - More Than Just Hauling a Vehicle Away
Mar. 16, 2009	New Jersey Environmental Law's Top 10 of 2008 - New Jersey Law Journal Printed with permission granted by the New Jersey Law Journal
Mar. 14, 2009	As I See It By Vincent Barrella, Mayor
Mar. 14, 2009	Financial Trend Monitoring and Forecasting Important Tools in Uncertain Times
Mar. 14, 2009	Managing Government E-mail: A Technology and Management Challenge
Mar. 14, 2009	Municipal Websites, E-Mail and Internet Use A Guide for Elected Officials
Mar. 14, 2009	Cooperative Purchasing Can Drive Down Costs
Mar. 14, 2009	A Master Planning Process that Pays Off
Mar. 14, 2009	Pennsauken Creating a Warm Welcome for All
Feb. 2, 2009	Protecting Municipalities from the Telecom Tax Fight
Feb. 2, 2009	New State Programs Designed to Support Business Growth, Community Investment
Feb. 2, 2009	Calling All Residents: The Case for Emergency Notification
Jan. 21, 2009	Arts and the Economy: Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development
Jan. 6, 2009	Perils of E-Mail
Jan. 1, 2009	Negotiating Skill - A Necessity for All Municipal Officials
Jan. 1, 2009	The Criminal Consequences of Public Office - Don't Cross the Line
Oct. 1, 2008	Common Issues Concerning Municipal Issues and the Open Public Meetings Act
Oct. 1, 2008	When Should You Merge Your Planning and Zoning Boards
Oct. 1, 2008	Managing Community Diversity
Jun. 1, 2008	Police Department Leadership Who’s the Boss?
Jun. 1, 2008	Civility at Council Meetings A Message to the Gatekeepers
Jun. 1, 2008	Organ and Tissue Donation Saves Lives
Apr. 1, 2008	CitiStat Puts Union Township on the Road to More Effective Government
Jan. 31, 2008	Local Officials Meet in Trenton to Discuss Brownfield Redevelopment Incentives
Jan. 29, 2008	100 Mayors and Municipal Representatives Gather for Unveiling of Toolkit
Nov. 2, 2007	A Law to Suggest and Encourage Local Government Consolidation
Nov. 2, 2007	Protections that Keep Pace with Technology
Nov. 2, 2007	Navigating the Legal Requirements of Paper Streets
Nov. 2, 2007	Urban Areas Benefit from State Funding
Oct. 1, 2007	Redevelopment and Eminent Domain - The Courts Speak Out
May 2, 2007	A Compact for the Worst of Times
May 2, 2007	Safety in the Municipal Courts: Responding to a Supreme Court Directive
May 2, 2007	Consolidation, Interlocal Cooperation and the Recent Special Legislative Session
Apr, 2, 2007	Supporting Families in Crisis
Feb. 9, 2007	The 5 Keys to Successful SHARED Services
Feb. 9 , 2007	Tapping Grants The Right Strategy is Everything
Jan. 7, 2007	Madison - One Borough's Race Toward Wellness
Jan. 7, 2007	Wireless in the City - Elizabeth Says "Wi" Not
Jan. 7, 2007	Cave People - Who Said They Were Extinct
Dec 6, 2006	Work Zone Safety Is Everyone's Business
Dec 6, 2006	Sister Cities Programs Promote Economic Development
Oct 28, 2006	Can We Restore the Public Trust?
Oct 28, 2006	Bridging the Gap Between the Municipality and the School Board
Oct 28, 2006	When it Comes to Fitness - Leadership Matters
Oct 28, 2006	Shared Services - The Key Piece to the Puzzle
Oct. 9, 2006	Education Seminar for Retail Liquor Licensees
Oct. 9, 2006	Transit Oriented Development...New Jersey's Competitive Edge
Oct. 9, 2006	Signing in the Rain - How Proper Flood Mitigation Can Keep Your Town High and Dry
Oct. 9, 2006	Local Leaders Embrace Environmentalism - Green is Good
April 6, 2006	Recycling - Even Garbage Can be a Blessing
March 13, 2006	Reinventing Suburbia The Price Tag for Structured Parking
March 13, 2006	Communication Skills for Elected Officials
March 13, 2006	The Local Take on the Governor's Benefit Review Task Force Recommendations
March 13, 2006	Population Slump Saps Our Political and Economic Strength
March 13, 2006	The Employee Benefits Crisis We All Have a Stake
March 13, 2006	New Jersey Now Requires Planning/Zoning Board Training
March 13, 2006	Website Management How to Make the Right Decisions
February 10, 2006	New Booklet From The Office of National Drug Control Policy
February 5, 2006	How to Cut Through the Confusion of Pay To Play
February 5, 2006	Bringing Better Customer Service to Your Citizens
February 2, 2006	You and Your Website: How to Manage Your Website
January 2, 2006	The Council on Local Mandates: An Update on the Ten Year Anniversary
January 2, 2006	Mendham Township Goes Digital
December 6, 2005	Exceeding Expectations for People with Disabilities
December 6, 2005	How to Stop Renters from Risking Their Lives
December 6, 2005	Managing Environmental Responsibilities
October 6, 2005	Teaming Up As Budgets Shrink, Municipalities Find Growing Opportunities in Alliances
October 6, 2005	State Sound Limits and Local Noise Ordinances Can Work Together
October 6, 2005	Leading the Way to the Humane Treatment of Feral Cats
October 6, 2005	Local Governments Need the Power of Eminent Domain
October 6, 2005	Fighting Gangs in Our Prisons, and in Our Neighborhoods
October 6, 2005	State Police Survey Highlights Need for Collaborative Response to Gangs
October 6, 2005	Town and Supermarket A Model for Partnership
September 23, 2005	FAQ’s Issued Concerning Law Increasing Local Control of Traffic Signage
July 5, 2005	Sample Oath of Office
June 3, 2005	Notifying Your Residents in an Emergency
June 3, 2005	How to Prevent the Construction of Nightmare New Homes
June 3, 2005	Online Sexual Predators - Don't Let Them Get Away
June 3, 2005	It's Not What You Have, It's How You Manage It
June 3, 2005	The Power of the Arts to Transform Communities
May 23, 2005	The Need for Civility in Local Government Dialogue
May 23, 2005	Guide to Governing
May 4, 2005	Branding Your Town for Success
May 4, 2005	Governing the Police Department
May 4, 2005	Metuchen Creates a Walking Metro System
May 4, 2005	Ethics - Essential in Government
May 4, 2005	Atlantic City Makes Health and Wellness a Top Priority
May 4, 2005	School Districts and Shared Services - Reducing Costs and Improving Quality
April 19, 2005	What is the Role of the Smart Growth Ombudsman?
April 7, 2005	Financial Disclosure Forms
April 6, 2005	RAD Financing - Providing Capital for Municipal Makeovers
April 6, 2005	COAH Making Sense of the New Regulations
April 6, 2005	The Safe Child Fund, Caring for Our Children Is Everyone's Business
April 6, 2005	Changes to 'Whistleblower' Act Seek to Inform Workers
March 5, 2005	Stormwater management - How to Satisfy the New Requirements
March 5, 2005	Managing Controversies in the Media
Feb. 4, 2005	Revaluation - The Role of the Assessor
Feb. 4, 2005	Revaluations - A State Level Perspective
Feb. 2, 2005	Municipal Clerks Working with Mayor’s
Jan. 28, 2005	Neighborhood Watch – A Fresh Perspecitve
Jan. 28, 2005	Military Leave Rights and Responsibilities
Jan. 18, 2005	Assessing Your Town's Environmental Profile
Jan. 10, 2005	Tapping the Best and Brightest Volunteers - A Challenge for Towns Large and Small
Jan. 3, 2005	10 Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes in Municipal Newsletter Production
Dec. 31, 2004	Pay to Play - Questions and Answers
Dec. 18, 2004	Reaching for the Brass Ring
Dec. 17, 2004	What You Can Expect From Your Local Government Professional: A Guide for Local Elected Officials
Dec. 16, 2004	Relationships among Mayors, Governing Bodies, Managers/Administrators, Attorneys and Professional Staff
Dec. 6, 2004	The Perils of E-Mail
Dec. 6, 2004	Just What Is A "Conflict of Interest" Anyway?
Nov. 30, 2004	Mayors Performing Marriages
Nov. 8, 2004	Creative Problem Solving
Nov. 8, 2004	Taking the Menace Out of Meetings
Nov. 1, 2004	Lights Action Camera: How to Prepare for TV Interviews

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