September 20, 2024

State Issues

Blog: Privacy Protections in the Updated OPRA

Recent amendments modernizing the Open Public Records Act include provisions bolstering privacy protections by excluding certain information from disclosure. A recent blog post from the League takes a closer look at these updated privacy protections.

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

DLGS Issues LFN 2024-1 on Best Practices Inventory    

The Division of Local Government Services has issued Local Finance Notice 2024-13, which released the Best Practices Inventory to all municipalities. The Best Practices Inventory is due Friday, October 25, 2024.

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

Federal

The Federal Budget Deadline is September 30

As the September 30 deadline approaches to adopt the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2025, a short-term continuing resolution is likely.

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

Also of Interest

League Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Innovation in Governance Awards Program

Through our annual recognition 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. This is a great opportunity to showcase innovative solutions to any problems that have cropped up in your municipality. It can also be an opportunity to let your peers in on innovations that prevent problems from arising. The Innovation in Governance Awards Committee is looking for new and distinctive approaches in any municipal government department. You can apply through our new online application process this year, or simply print and send it via email or mail! The nomination deadline is Friday, October 25, 2024.

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.

Contact: Ciara Bradley, Research Associate, cbradley@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x128.

**Download NJ Municipalities’ Free Special Affordable Housing Digital Issue**

NJ Municipalities, the League’s official publication, has published a free downloadable Affordable Housing Digital Special Issue. Get ideas and insights on this hot topic

2024 League Conference

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.

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

Annual Conference: Register By Sept. 30 for Early Bird Pricing

Time is running out, get Early Bird Pricing by September 30. Register today for the League's Annual Conference.

Early Bird Pricing for Government or nonprofit attendees is $60 for registrants and $10 for spouse/partner. Pricing for non-government attendees is $120 and $10 for spouse/partner. Spouses/partners are not eligible for CEU credits.

Starting October 1, the advance rates will be $70/$20 for government/nonprofit attendees and their spouses/partners and $150/$40 for non-government attendees and their spouses/ partners.

For more information, visit the 109^th Annual Conference registration page.

Reserve Your Rooms for the 2024 Annual Conference

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in the heart of the action, reserve your hotel space for the 2024 Annual Conference today. Hotel reservations can be made online through October 11.

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