New Jersey League of Municipalities

FY 2024 Budget Departmental Hearings Begin

Yesterday the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee heard testimony from OLS Legislative Budget & Finance Officer Koeing & State Treasurer Muoio Read on...
Deadline Approaching to Participate in Latest Opioid Settlement

Eligible municipalities should take note of the April 18 deadline to sign on to the latest national opioid settlement. The latest settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS are separate and distinct from the settlements signed in 2021. Read on...
20 and Out Legislation On Governor’s Desk

On Thursday, the full Assembly unanimously approved A-4498/S-3090, which provides police and fire a retirement allowance after 20 years of service regardless of age. The bill is now on the Governor’s desk. Read on...
League Participates in National League of Cities CCC Fly In

The NJ State League participated in the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference (CCC) in Washington D.C. and met with members of the New Jersey congressional delegation and their staff to discuss League priorities. Read on...

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...

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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