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Updated Conference Health & Safety Protocols
As part of our preparation for the Annual Conference, the League will implement policies and procedures to create a healthy and safe environment for all attendees. These include a mask requirement and proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test. Read on... -
Innovation in Governance Program Applications Sought-Due Oct. 15!
The DCA and NJLM will again acknowledge and promote Innovation in Governance through our annual recognition program, the Innovation in Governance Awards. The deadline is extended to Friday, October 15, Read on... -
Municipal Vaccine Mandate Authority Affirmed
An appellate panel reviewed the PERC order on a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for municipal employees, affirming a portion of the order and reversing and vacating another portion of the order. Read on...
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NJ Announces Tax payment Delays for Ida Victims
The New Jersey Division of Taxation announced they are following the federal guidelines for tax relief for victims of Hurricane Ida that the Internal Revenue Service announced at the end of August. Read on... -
2021 Municipal Best Practices Inventory Issued
The DLGS issued the 2021 Municipal Best Practices Inventory. LFN 2021-17 provides guidance on this year’s process. All municipalities, including State Fiscal Year, must submit their Best Practices Inventory by Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Read on... -
NJ State of Emergency in Ida's Wake
Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 259 last night to implement the state emergency plan and empower members of the cabinet to take necessary actions to protect public health, public safety, and welfare of the public. Read on...
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New Law Shields Muni Land Use Decisions Made at Virtual Meetings
Gov. Murphy signed League-supported bill A-4881 into law. It prohibits the appeal of land use decisions on grounds attributable to convening the meeting by virtual means, provided that reasonable public notice and provision for public input were made. Read on... -
Gov. Murphy Establishes Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
On Tuesday, September 28, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 265 (EO 265), which establishes the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to be led by newly appointed Jayne Johnson. Read on... -
2022 Fire District Budget & Election Guidance
The DLGS issued LFN 2021-16, addressing the Calendar Year 2022 fire district budget process. All fire districts must submit their applications through FAST. Only designated fire district officials may obtain FAST login credentials. Read on...
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NJ Supreme Court Rules Dog Licenses Subject to OPRA
The Supreme Court of NJ issued its decision in Ernest Bozzi v. City of Jersey City. The Court ruled that owning a dog is a public endeavor without a reasonable expectation of privacy that would exempt personal information from disclosure under OPRA. Read on... -
COVID-19 Weekly Update
Today Governor Murphy announced that all students, educators, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks inside of all school buildings regardless of vaccination status for the start of the 2021-22 academic year (Executive Order 251). Read on... -
American Rescue Plan Compliance Reporting Dates
The first reporting deadlines are approaching for American Rescue Plan State and Local Federal Recovery Funds. Read on...
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