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October 28, 2024

Conference Connections 

Session Spotlight: Labor Issues 

Labor Issues are critical to municipal operations and positive relationships with employees. Multiple conference sessions highlight best practices and new strategies in labor issues. For CEU and speaker information, please visit the Conference website or download the Conference app.     

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Human Resources for the Public Manager: Creating Inclusivity (Room 418) 

This panel discussion will focus on innovative HR strategies for creating inclusive workplaces that attract skilled professionals and reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Join our panel of HR experts and municipal leaders as they share practical advice, success stories, and actionable strategies to overcome labor shortages through inclusive HR practices. 

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  CSC Update and Reestablishing Stakeholder Trust within Government (Room 412) 

The Civil Service Commission will provide updates on recent initiatives that have been established to be more responsive to the needs of local jurisdictions. DCA will join the discussion with CSC on how government entities can establish trust amongst their local partners, constituents, and community stakeholders. 

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  New Jersey Public Sector Law Update (Room 320) 

Management in the public sector with a focus on labor and employment law for municipalities and government entities. Employee discipline, employee termination, and union activities will be addressed. 

Thursday, November 21, 2024 

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.  Labor Relations: Interest Arbitration (Room 302) 

Focusing on the interest arbitration process for law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Recent decisions and issues related to the interest arbitration process will be discussed. This seminar will also discuss the recently enacted police licensing law and regulations that took effect on January 1, 2024. 

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Public Contract Law Update (Room 303) 

Focusing on the ever-expanding law and regulations dealing with the local procurement process, this expert panel will address the updates to the Local Public Contracts Law, Pay-to-Play law, and relevant regulations.