Weekly Roundup


October 13, 2023

State Issues

Municipal Best Practices Inventory Deadline is November 4

Friendly reminder that the deadline for the Municipal Best Practices Inventory is due November 4, 2023. 

Read more: Municipal Best Practices Inventory Deadline is November 4

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116. 

DLGS Issues CY 2024 Municipal Budget Cap Information

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notices 2023-19 to address issues related to the CY 2024 municipal budget and the 1977 and 2010 cap laws. 

Read more: DLGS Issues CY 2024 Municipal Budget Cap Information 

Contact: Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director & Director of Government Affairs, lbuckelew@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x112.

Governor Establishes State Artificial Intelligence Task Force

Governor Phil Murphy established an Artificial Intelligence Task Force to study emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.  

Read more: Governor Establishes State Artificial Intelligence Task Force 

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110. 

DLGS Issues LFN 2023-18 in Fire District Budgets & Elections

The Division of Local Government Services has issued Local Finance Notice 2023-17, which outlines the CY 2024 fire district budget process. 

Read more: DLGS Issues LFN 2023-18 in Fire District Budgets & Elections

Contact: Andrew LaFevre, Legislative Analyst, alafevre@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.

Federal Issues

Urge Congress to Oppose Local Franchise Authority Legislation

Urge your Member of Congress to oppose H.R. 3557. This bill will preempt important local authority while offering no improvement in broadband service to our communities.

Read more: Urge Congress to Oppose Local Franchise Authority Legislation

Contact: Paul Penna, Senior Legislative Analyst, ppenna@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x110.

Also of Interest

Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions

Sending in Conference Resolutions that suggest changes to improve municipal life helps build the foundation for the League Legislative team’s annual actions. Now is the time to submit your resolutions for this year’s Annual Conference. 

If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local governance, send in a Conference Resolution for consideration at this year’s Annual Conference. Any elected officials currently in municipal office, municipal professional, and members of the League’s 21 Affiliate groups can send in a resolution, which is reviewed by League staff, and presented at the Resolutions Committee meeting during the Annual League Conference. You can submit a topic you feel is important by completing a form for consideration.  

If you already have a resolution drafted, please submit your resolution for consideration.  

Visit the Conference Resolutions webpage for more details on the process. 

Contact: Frank Marshall, Esq., Associate General Counsel, fmarshall@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x137. 

The League is Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 Innovation in Governance Awards Program!

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM) will again acknowledge and promote Innovation in Governance through our annual recognition program. This is a great opportunity to showcase innovative solutions to any problems that have cropped up – either suddenly or over time – in your municipality. It can also be an opportunity to let your peers in on innovations that prevented problems from arising. The Innovation in Governance Awards Committee is looking for any new and distinctive approaches in any department of municipal government. This year you can apply through our new online application process, or simply print and send your application via email or mail! Apply soon as the nomination deadline is Friday, October 20, 2023.
  
Visit our awards page to see previous years of impressive ideas created by our winning municipalities as well as the full invitation and application to this year’s program.    

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ciara Bradley at CBradley@njlm.org or 609-695-3481, x128.

Reminder to Complete the NJ Clean Energy Programs Survey 

Rutgers Center for Green Building is conducting an online survey for BPU on how New Jersey Clean Energy Programs can work better for municipalities and they need your input. 

Read more: Reminder to Complete the NJ Clean Energy Programs Survey 

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