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March 29, 2021

 
I.   American Rescue Plan Update
II.  Print Your CEU Certificates from the 2020 NJLM Virtual Conference
III. Follow us on Social Media
 
Municipal Clerks: Please forward to your Mayor, Governing Body and Department Heads.
 
To assist in providing guidance and information we have created a COVID-19 resource page. We will continue to update the page as we get pertinent information and include announcements in our Daily Updates.

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I. American Rescue Plan Update

 
While local governments wait for guidance from the U.S. Treasury on the parameters for the aid from the American Rescue Plan, it is important for municipalities begin to plan how to disburse the funds and remember these best practices:

• Utilize dedicated grants and program funding whenever possible

• Assess government operations and community needs. Engage with community partners

• Prioritize fiscal stability and returning to work

• Maintain records and document successes

• Include your members of Congress in any success story you share.
  

The deadline to spend this money is December 31, 2024; so while time is of the essence, it does not need to occur immediately. As a reminder, the funds will be distributed in two tranches, 50% this year and 50% next year. 
 
Lastly, the National League of Cities is creating a database of how federal funding has been spent. If you received funding in the CARES Act please share with them how your municipality spent the funds by March 30, 2021.

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

II. Print Your CEU Certificates from the 2020 NJLM Virtual Conference

 
The tracking system from the 2020 NJLM Virtual Conference is now open. To print your certificates, visit the Tracking System webpage.
 
The system will be available until May 1, 2021.

III. Follow us on Social Media

 
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