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Hello Happy Campers!!! Camp MCANJ would like to recognize our fellow Municipal/Deputy Clerks throughout our Association during the 2024 educational conference with a commemorative medal for their unique "camp" skills and talents. The best way for us to do this is to hear from the members who they feel are deserving of these special "camp" awards. The winners will be announced during the conference and in the July Edition of the Quill. Who knows best than you to nominate your fellow neighboring Municipal/Deputy Clerk for one of these awards. Thank you for participating in this survey!!!! The survey closes on Friday, April 19th! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNRL2TK If you are selected for a “Camp Award” and not attending the conference, your medal will get to you either in person or mail!! Don’t worry 😊 Michele Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM President, MCANJ [cid:2950a9a2-2a2a-4e05-a47e-032b0cfd0d31]

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OPRA Reform & Pending Legislative Bills to Watch for the Municipal Clerk

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Hello members of our amazing Association!! I wanted to send an email out to the Association to recap OPRA Reform Bill S2930/A4045 and to make you aware of the multitude of additional bills pending that impact your role in the Municipal Clerks’ office. This year we have seen significant bills being moved at incredible speed from Affordable Housing to OPRA Reform and a tremendous volume of bills that impact our role as a Municipal Clerk that I have not seen in my career as a Municipal Clerk. We have Deputy Executive Director/Director of Government Affairs for the New Jersey League of Municipalities, Lori Buckelew speaking at our up coming conference next month on Legislation in Trenton-I’m sorry Lori only has an hour and half to speak. Lori probably could have used a whole day to talk about the attached bills and then some. You can find these bills on our website as well under “Legislation” and can read them in their entirety. Our MCANJ Legislation Committee Chair Michele Siegried has been doing a tremendous job keeping up with the bills and updating the Executive Board and our Website Manager, April Claudio so we are aware of the every changing movement of some of these bills. On March 14th, OPRA Reform Bill S2930/A4045 was removed from the agenda of the Assembly Appropriations Committee for consideration. The week prior to this meeting there were some questioning, “Where are the Municipal Clerks in all of this?” For those to question this do not understand the complexity of our Association nor do they understand our role being a 501 (c) (3) private, non-profit organization that is devoted to supporting and advancing its members’ educational, professional, and personal interests. The Municipal Clerks who make up the MCANJ membership serve with distinction on the front lines of public service as they assist residents in accessing local government services and information. As a general rule, MCANJ does not lobby or engage in partisan activities. This is intentional and reflects that Municipal Clerks are involved in activities, such as election and licensing, that require the utmost integrity and independence to ensure public confidence. Our Association fully supports the principal foundation of OPRA, including transparency in local government and the right of residents to be fully informed about municipal operations. However, the law is regularly perverted in a manner that severely diminishes the noble purpose for which it was adopted. OPRA reform is essential to save the OPRA law from itself. Our Association has worked tirelessly from one Executive Board to another in trying to get OPRA reformed because we know the law is antiquated, needs to be modernized as its twenty years old, and is abused. The Executive Board and our OPRA Liasion has spoken personally and provided factual data to Senators, Assemblypersons, and members of the League of Municipalities. We have been asked twice to assist others on Amicus Briefs pertaining to OPRA. Its been our front line experiences that other organizations have asked us to share when it comes to helping them fight OPRA as well and has brought us before the Supreme Court twice and won. It’s your personal experiences we asked you to share with your State Representatives when it comes to Bill S2930/A4045 and you have- we appreciate you taking the time in doing so. Your State Representatives acknowledged the outreach. Please continue to reach out to your State Representatives and provide them your experiences-it will help them understand what you as a Municipal Clerk experience on a day to day basis when it comes to OPRA and provide examples. Though the bill has currently been stalled, its not been tossed to the wayside either. Many of our State Representatives agree that OPRA needs to be reformed and from those I have spoken with over the last two weeks, they asked for the bill to be tabled to make sure its right. Some State Representatives want to make sure items they are concerned with when it comes to OPRA are included as well that were not part of this initial bill. Our State Representatives have acknowledged to me that they understand OPRA has impacted the Municipal Clerks. Stakeholders are anticipated to meet next month to talk about the bill and we will be involved in that process. As Municipal Clerks we will work together with all parties involved in a dignified manner and as always we take the high road for resolution. As we move forward on Bill S2930/A4045 we will update the Association. If you wish to share with me any examples of situations you have been in when it comes to OPRA to have when speaking with all the stakeholders, please feel free to reach out to me at president(a)mcanj.us<mailto:president@mcanj.us> or our OPRA Liaison Kim-Marie White at kwhite(a)eastampton.com<mailto:kwhite@eastampton.com>. So to answer those questioning, “Where are the Municipal Clerks in all of this?” We haven’t gone anywhere-we have been working with everyone involved and many of the amendments to the OPRA reform came from State Representative listening to you, reading the headlines of the papers, reading GRC complaints, reading court case opinions, etc. These amendments come from fact driven data. The amendments are not arbitrary. The Municipal Clerks’ Association does not need to be front and center in the headlines on OPRA reform nor do we need hundreds of Municipal Clerks storming the halls of Trenton demanding ORPA reform-there is no need for that. Again, the fact driven data and personal accounts don’t lie and have been made available to the bill Sponsors and others who are involved in this reform. The proposed bill is an opportunity to see change that is long overdue. The bill is not impeding one from filing an OPRA or preventing one from getting records they are requesting. This bill delivers much needed reform to allow OPRA to continue the way it was properly intended. Two other bills to pay close attention to are: 1. Bill No. 2865/A4055 – Establishes “The Voters Convenience Act” -Introduced March 4th – Allows voters to vote at any polling location in their municipality on election day. Pending Assembly State and Local Government Committee. Came out of the Senate Committee on March 18, 2024 with Amendments. 2. Bill No. A2990/A3371- Provides for Immediate Issuance of Marriage and Civil Union Licenses. Bill was introduced on February 1, 2024. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee March 18, 2024. This is a bill to watch for those with the dual title of Municipal Clerk/Registrar. And on the federal front, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions when it comes to elected officials use of social media: Public officials can be held liable for blocking critics on social media - SCOTUSblog<https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/03/public-officials-can-be-held-liable-for-…> Our upcoming conference next month is a prime example of why you attend conferences and sessions regardless of needing CEU’s. Many of our speakers will be talking about the ABC liquor license changes, OPRA Reform, new election bills proposed/passed, proposed legislation pertaining to Vital Statistics, and the Affordable Housing Bill that was just passed this month. Our attendees will get the opportunity to speak one on one to many of these guest presenters during our round table discussions on Tuesday, April 23rd , listen in on the new Affordable Housing bill requirements and impacts on Wednesday, April 24th, and Legislative updates on Thursday, April 25th. By reading the attached bills introduced you can see there is a lot going on and our Conference Committee has made sure that our attendees will be listening in on the hottest topics occurring right now in our profession. For those that have registered, you will be in for a learning adventure!! Michele Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM President, MCANJ [cid:d60d01b8-d80d-4264-bfa5-23ea9fefbc9e]

1 year, 5 months

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Last Day for Early Conference Registration!

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Good morning everyone! Today is the last day for early registration price for the 2024 MCANJ Conference. Please visit www.njclerks.org<http://www.njclerks.org> to register. Remember to log in with your 4 digit member ID and password. If you don't remember your password, simply click, Forgot Password and follow the instructions to reset it. Below is the breakdown of rates/days of conference being offered. Early Registrations Before March 20, 2024 Registrations After March 20, 2024 Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Full Conference * $425 $555 $475 $605 2 Days - Tuesday and Wednesday $365 $500 $415 $565 2 Days - Wednesday and Thursday $380 $515 $430 $550 *Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Thursday, and Friday Last Day to Register is April 7, 2024! Payments must be received on or before March 22, 2024. [HOTEL INFORMATION Deadline for Hotel Reservations: April 7, 2024 Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/go/GCLR24Z] We have a great conference planned and hope to see you all there! MCANJ Website Manager WebsiteManager(a)MCANJ.US

1 year, 6 months

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Support for OPRA Reform Bill S-2930/A-4045

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Dear Members of the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey: As you are aware the last few weeks have been very busy as the OPRA Reform Bill has been moving forward. Senator Sarlo and Assemblyman Danielson have been working tirelessly on S-2930<https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2930_R1.PDF>/A-4045<https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A4500/4045_R1.PDF>. On Monday, the Assembly State and Local Government Committee and the Senate Budget Appropriations Committee moved the bill forward with amendments. The bill is scheduled for consideration by the Assembly Appropriations Committee this Thursday, March 14th with the hope that it will be considered by the full State and Assembly on Monday, March 18th. Please reach out to your Senator and Assembly Representatives<https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster> to tell them how your office has been impacted by OPRA, any OPRA requests you received that were cumbersome, resulted in a lawsuit to your municipality, staff you may have needed to handle your OPRA requests, fines you as the Municipal Clerk were imposed because of an OPRA you handled, or to offer your support to the proposed changes. Any and all support for this monumental bill is going to be appreciated by the sponsors who have taken the time to listen. As Municipal Clerks, we are on the front lines dealing with OPRA on a day to day basis, who else is better than lending our experiences to our Senator and Assembly Representatives<https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster>. As Municipal Clerks, we all know how OPRA impacts our offices, there is no doubt about it. With this bill, we have the opportunity before us to see the change that has been needed for years. The bill is not impeding one from filing an OPRA or preventing one from getting the records they are requesting. The bill delivers much needed reform to allow OPRA to continue the way it was properly intended. If you have any questions on this bill, please reach out to any of us on the Executive Board. Thank you for taking the time out of your day today to reach out to your Senator and Assembly Representatives<https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster> on this important matter before them. Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM President, MCANJ [cid:30ff2183-58a0-496d-bd65-1feabab0ea22]

1 year, 6 months

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Conference Hotel Booking Update!

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Good afternoon, A reminder, if you are attending the MCANJ Conference, please book your hotel rooms as soon as possible. Purchase orders for hotel rooms must be sent to Hard Rock by no later than March 22nd. See attached PO instructions. Last Day to Book - April 7, 2024 at the special rate of $131 per night. Call 609-449-6860 to reserve and use Group Code: GCLR24Z Or Book Online https://book.passkey.com/go/GCLR24Z<https://book.passkey.com/event/50677573/owner/49899473/home> Rates are subject to a 15% Tax. If you are paying by purchase order, you will not pay taxes, but you must pay additional fees, which are as follows: Room rate $99/night Resort fee $25/night Tourism Fee $7/night TOTAL TO PAY BY PURCHASE ORDER: $131/night We hope to see you at the conference! MCANJ Website Manager WebsiteManager(a)MCANJ.US

1 year, 6 months

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Important Update on OPRA Reform - NJLM Lunch & Learn TODAY!!

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Hi All, this OPRA bill is moving fast, and we are encouraging you to join the NJLM lunch and learn so you can hear about OPRA and the changes that are coming. We highly doubt there will be amendments to the bill. Attached is a full copy of the bill. Below is the information on the NJLM Lunch & Learn: NJLM Thursday Lunch & Learn Webinar: OPRA Reform, TTF Reauthorization, and Affordable Housing On Thursday, March 7 at noon, the League is hosting a 90-minute Lunch & Learn briefing to discuss priority League legislation: reauthorization of the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF), affordable housing reform, and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) reform. All are scheduled for consideration in the next two weeks. Register here https://www.njlm.org/FormCenter/Legislative-Briefing<https://www.njlm.org/FormCenter/Legislative-Briefings-20/Lunch-Learn-Major-…> OPRA Reform. Senate President Scutari and Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo introduced S-2930<https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S3000/2930_I1.PDF>. It is scheduled to be considered by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday, March 11. The League supports this legislation as it gives greater discretion to records custodians regarding duplicate and anonymous requests; encourages that documents be placed online and provides funding to facilitate that goal; prohibits records requests made by data brokers who take the information for commercial purposes; increases the membership of the Government Records Council; establishes a Police Record Access Improvement Task Force; and implements recommendations from the Privacy Study Commission to provide privacy protections for our residents. The Assembly counterpart, A-4045, has been introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee. The League is supportive of these efforts to modernize a more than two-decade-old records law. MCANJ Website Manager WebsiteManager(a)MCANJ.US

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Passing of Harold Wiener

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It is with a heavy heart that the Municipal Clerk Association has learned of the passing of a Municipal Clerk legend; Harold Wiener. Harold “was”, and will “always” be a “legend” to all of us Municipal Clerks here in New Jersey. The Municipal Clerks’ Association would not be where it is today without all of Harold’s contributions to it. He has been an asset to the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey and all Municipal Clerks in New Jersey. His legacy will forever live on in all the groundwork he has laid down for us and all of us will be forever grateful. Rest in Peace Harold! https://www.galantefuneralhome.com/obituaries/harold-wiener [https://cdn.tukioswebsites.com/social/facebook/fb_3/ec12cbfb-2636-41a3-9199…]<https://www.galantefuneralhome.com/obituaries/harold-wiener> Harold Edward Wiener Obituary 2024 - Galante Funeral Home<https://www.galantefuneralhome.com/obituaries/harold-wiener> View Harold Edward Wiener's obituary, send flowers and find service dates, and sign the guestbook. www.galantefuneralhome.com MCANJ Website Manager WebsiteManager(a)MCANJ.US

1 year, 6 months

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MCANJ 2024 Conference Update!

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Hello Everyone- The MCANJ Conference Committee is sending out this email as a reminder. If you are interested in attending Camp MCANJ-the annual conference for the Municipal Clerks’ Association being held from April 23-26, 2024 in Atlantic City, you need to register soon! Attached you will find the program for the conference, a flyer from Rutgers for attendees looking to earn additional CMC/MMC credits, and PO information from the Hard Rock. The conference will provide over 20+ CEU’s for RMC and CEU’s have been applied for other licenses as well for those who hold multiple licenses. If you are a Registrar- The Office of Vital Statistics has been super supportive of the Municipal Clerks’ Association conference this year and has approved four sessions for us earning a Municipal Clerk/Registrar 5 credits, yes 5 CMR credits this year, which is amazing!!! If you are tracking credits to put towards earning your CMC or MMC- you will earn over 7 CMC/MMC credits at this conference by attending the full conference and the attached Rutgers Program. Important things to know: 1. You cannot register for the conference if you have not paid for your MCANJ membership-meaning if you want to get the MCANJ member rate, we need your payment prior to you registering. If you forgot to register or there is a delay with a check getting mailed to us, it may be advantageous for you to update your membership for 2023/2024 by credit card if you want to take advantage of the early bird discount rate. Otherwise you can register as a non-member for the conference registration. 2. If paying by check for your hotel stay, the Hard Rock needs your check by March 22nd- see the attached instructions. 3. Do Not Forget- There is a huge State/County/Municipal OEM Conference at the Hard Rock the same week as ours; so do not wait to book a room last minute. The Hard Rock is urging both conferences to have attendees book rooms as early as possible to secure one. 4. Below is the breakdown of rates/days of conference being offered. Early Registrations Before March 20, 2024 Registrations After March 20, 2023 Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Full Conference * $425 $555 $475 $605 2 Days - Tuesday and Wednesday $365 $500 $415 $565 2 Days - Wednesday and Thursday $380 $515 $430 $550 *Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Thursday, and Friday Last Day to Register is April 7, 2024! Payments must be received on or before March 22, 2024. [HOTEL INFORMATION Deadline for Hotel Reservations: April 7, 2024 Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/go/GCLR24Z] New this year, to go with our theme, we are having special attire days if you want to participate. Wednesday, "Dress up your plaid", Thursday, "County Spirit Day", and Friday, "Camp hair - don't care. It's your last day of the conference, it's Friday, throw your favorite hat on and go!" We hope you can join us, as the Conference Committee has worked hard in providing you a fantastic educational opportunity in April!! Any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at President(a)mcanj.us<mailto:President@mcanj.us> or one of the Conference Co-Chairs: Kim-Marie White Email: kwhite(a)eastampton.com<mailto:kwhite@eastampton.com> Karen Romano Email: clerk(a)lebanonboro.com<mailto:clerk@lebanonboro.com> Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM President, MCANJ [cid:8acaad6d-5e33-4d71-aa72-950fa8502785]

1 year, 6 months

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Fundraiser Event

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Tickets still available for the MCANJ fundraiser on February 17th. [Image.jpeg] Click below to purchase tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirit-mediumship-gallery-w-international-medi… About this event Join us for an incredible afternoon of spirit communication with the renowned International Medium, Rich Braconi. This in-person event will be held inside the Taylor Pavilion banquet room on the beautiful boardwalk of Belmar, NJ. (Parking is free on Ocean Avenue) Prepare to be amazed as Rich connects with the spirit world and delivers messages from your loved ones on the other side. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Come with an open mind and heart and be ready to witness the incredible power of mediumship. Rich will do his best to communicate with as many of your loved one's spirits as possible, but he cannot guarantee that everyone who attends this event will receive a personal message from a loved one in spirit. There will also be a 50/50. Grab lunch before or dinner after at one of the many restaurants in Belmar. This session benefits the Municipal Clerk's Association of New Jersey and is open to the public. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers! MCANJ Website Manager WebsiteManager(a)MCANJ.US Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

1 year, 7 months

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MCANJ 2024 Conference Registration Now Live!

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Hello Fellow Municipal Clerks & Happy Campers!! Sending out this email to let you all know that you can now register for the annual MCANJ Conference for this April at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from Tuesday, April 23rd to Friday, April 26th. The Conference Committee has been hard at work to make sure this will be an amazing conference experience for all our attendees! Start packing your flannels for a Camp MCANJ learning adventure! Highlights for this year’s conference include: * Offering over 22 CEU’s in All Disciplines (Records, License, IT, Ethics, Elections, Prof. Development, Finance) * Offering 4 CMR Credits * For those going for your CMC/MMC- you have a opportunity to earn over 7+ IIMC credits * Attached is a flyer for those looking to obtain CMC/MMC credits-Rutgers will be hosting a Conflict Resolution course this year earning you 2.5 credits on Tuesday, April 23rd. * Also attached is the directions to follow for purchase orders/checks for the Hard Rock * Themed Dress-up Days to be comfortable while you learn * County Spirit Day to show your County Pride * Some educational sessions to look forward to are: Notary Requirements Executive Session Protocol Tenure Rice Notices Harassment/Discrimination in the Workplace Round Table Sessions with various topics to include: raffles, liquor licenses, NJ Department of Labor, Purchasing/Budgeting, OPRA Legislation Updates Cyber security attacks occurring in municipalities RFP Refresher And much more……….. NOTE: Super important, make sure to book your hotel room early!! There will be two large conferences going on at the same time at the Hard Rock during the same week. The Hard Rock will be hosting our conference and the Office of Emergency Management Conference for State Police, County and Municipal OEM Coordinators. Our Conference Committee wants to make sure that everyone who wants to attend our conference reserves their rooms early. Early Registrations Before March 20, 2024 Registrations After March 20, 2024 Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Full Conference * $425 $555 $475 $605 2 Days - Tuesday and Wednesday $365 $500 $415 $550 2 Days - Wednesday and Thursday $380 $515 $430 $565 Our Keynote Speaker is Oz Sanchez-who will be speaking to us about “Knowing No Limits.” Oz Sanchez grew up in Los Angeles and spent six years as a member of the US Marine Corps. He became a part of the Special Forces Unit, deploying twice to the Middle East. In 2001, while in the process of transferring to the Navy to become a Navy Seal, Sanchez was involved in a motorcycle accident that injured his spinal cord. He started handcycling competitively five years after the accident. Today, he is one of the top hand cyclists in the world. He represents the USA in multiple Paralympic events to earn him several gold medals. We look forward to hearing from Oz and listen to his story of sacrifice, heartbreak, and triumphant. [Oz Sanchez Speaking Fee and Booking Agent Contact][For handcyclist Oz Sanchez, Paralympic success is a 'testament as to the person I've become' | CNN][Rio 2016 Interview with Oz Sanchez - Born To Prosper with Shane Krider and Rachel Krider] Hope to see you at the conference!!! Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM President, MCANJ [cid:dbdc6a8d-9069-4ec1-955b-40d295c5f335] CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND VIEW CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND HOTEL INFORMATION <https://www.njclerks.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18634>

1 year, 8 months

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