New Jersey League of Municipalities

Benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices Lunch & Learn Held

On March 21 the League hosted a League’s Lunch and Learn to discover the benefits of Age-Friendly Community Practices with representatives from the Department of Human Services. Read on...
PDC Discusses Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Analysis

At the March 22 Plan Design Committee (PDC), AON, the actuary for the SHBC, provided answers to questions PDC members had for the mid-year performance overview of the plan. Read on...
20 and Out Legislation Passed Senate, Before Assembly

Legislation that provides police and fire personnel a retirement allowance after 20 years of service, regardless of age unanimously passed the Senate earlier this week and is before the full Assembly on March 30. Read on...
Expansion of Prevailing Wage Requirements to PILOT Projects

The Senate Budget committee was scheduled consider a bill expanding prevailing wage requirements to PILOT projects, however, after outreach by the League & other stakeholders, sponsor Senator Gopal held S-2798 for additional review & possible amendments. Read on...

Assembly Committee to Consider 20 and Out Legislation

On Monday the Assembly State and Local Government Committee will be considering A-4498, which provides PFRS members a retirement allowance after 20 years of services regardless of age. Read on...
Right to Farm Protections Extended to Aquaculture Activities

This week, Governor Murphy signed into law S-428, extending the Right to Farm Act protections to include certain shellfish aquaculture activities. The League supported this logical extension of the Right to Farm Act. Read on...
Governor Signs Legislation Permitting Alternate Deputy Registrars

Governor Murphy signed legislation which permits the appointment of additional alternate deputy registrars. Read on...
Local Government Employer Group Mid-Year Experience Analysis

At the March 8, State Health Benefits Commission (SHBC) meeting, AON, the actuary for the SHBC provided the commission members a mid-year performance overview of the plan. Read on...

Apr 16
NJ Local Government Week
Celebrate Local Government! We invite you to join in with municipalities across the Garden State from April 16-22, 2023, to engage citizens while celebrating the work of local government. Municipalities are on the front lines of community service and generally receive higher approval ratings than other levels of government. However, many residents are unaware of how these services impact their daily lives. Remember to use #NJLocalGovt.

Apr 25
Paying your Municipal Employees Webinar
Public employer obligations to accurately capture employee compensation entitlements arise under the FLSA, NJ wage and hour laws, pension requirements, collective bargaining obligations and Equal Pay considerations. This webinar will explore the salary obligations between public employers and their employees, strategies to ensure compliance, and practical considerations when hiring, retaining, and promoting employees. CEU’s – CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Fin, 2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc; CTC-4.0 Gen/Sec; CPWM-4.0 MGMT; RMC-2.0 Fin, 2.0 Prof Devel;QPA-4.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties;CPA-2.0 Fin,2.0 PD;RPPO/RPPS-4.0 M/S;NJCLE-4.0,PACLE-3.5*;CPC-3.5

Apr 28
Appointments & Renewals & Contact Hours! Oh My!
The course will review statutes that directly impact the municipal certifications that the Division of Local Government Services oversees. Statutes and policies regarding acting/temporary appointments, terms, tenure, renewals, carry-over of contact hours, and individual requests for contact hours will be some of the many topics covered. CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc; CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec; CPWM-2.0 Govt;RMC-2.0 Lic;QPA-2.0 Off Admin

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