New Jersey League of Municipalities

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...
NJ Local Government Week is Quickly Approaching!

Celebrate your municipality and showcase its beauty! Let residents know about your municipal facilities and highlight the services that their local government provides to them on a daily basis by participating in NJ Local Government Week April 16-22. Read on...
Governor Signs Bill Changing Certain Primary Election Dates

On March 9 Governor Murphy signed into law legislation that changes certain primary election dates. It took effect immediately. Read on...
President Biden Proposes FY24 Budget

During a speech in Philadelphia, President Joe Biden unveiled the proposed $6.8 trillion Federal Fiscal Year 2024 budget spending blueprint. Read on...

Mar 29
28th Annual Mayors Legislative Day
The Mayors' Legislative Day is a unique occasion for local leaders to interact with individuals who are responsible for setting the agenda for Property Tax Reform, Affordable Housing, Pension and Health Benefits Reform, Post COVID-19 recovery, Transportation and Utility Issues. It is also a great way to hear, first hand, about the State’s legislative agenda from the Administration officials and key members of the Senate and Assembly at the start of the new legislative session. Following the Panel Discussion and Hall of Fame Inductees Ceremony, local leaders will have an opportunity to ask State Leaders questions that directly impact their municipalities.

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

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