The Governor signed Executive Order 266 making the following changes for the upcoming general election:
· increasing poll workers pay from $200 to $300 for election day
· suspension requirement that a board worker be a resident of the county in which that member will serve in
· If the board work works part-time the increase is $50
· Poll worker working for early voting will receive for each hour worked a supplemental payment equal to a pro-rated hourly rate consistent with $100 supplemental pay
Here is a link to the EO - https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-266.pdf<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fnj.gov%2finfobank%2feo%…>
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Greeting fellow Municipal Clerks! Attached is the agenda/registration and fillable invoice for our annual Mini Conference on October 14, 2021 being held via Zoom.
Should anyone have questions or concerns, please contact Essex County Chapter President, Jennifer Kiernan, RMC at 973-857-4770 or at jkiernan(a)veronanj.org<mailto:jkiernan@veronanj.org>.
We look forward to "seeing" you on October 14th!
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Please see below flyer for information on the upcoming webinar hosted by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission regarding the commission’s recent progress.
The webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 28th from 7-9pm
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Visit our webinar page for more information: Webinars (nj.gov)<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nj.gov%2fcannabis%2…>
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The League, along with the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey, will host a webinar on Monday, September 27 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. with New Jersey Division of Elections Director Robert “Bob” Giles to discuss recent changes to New Jersey’s election laws in preparation for this November’s elections.
Registration is now open<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.njlm.org%2fFormCent…> for this webinar. Because it is a free webinar, CEUs will not be offered.
Contact: Lori Buckelew, Assistant Executive Director, lbuckelew(a)njlm.org<mailto:lbuckelew@njlm.org>, 609-695-3481, x112.
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As you may know spotted lanternflies are expanding into new counties of the state. The NJDA just added 5 more counties to the quarantine totaling 13 counties. The new counties are Essex, Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Morris. Attached are helpful spotted lanternfly documents, especially in the new affected counties. This will help prepare for some of the issues associated with this non-native pest.
People should report sightings at www.badbug.nj.gov<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.badbug.nj.gov&c=E,1,…>.
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Since 1984, the IIMC Foundation has awarded or contributed more than $1.1 million towards Municipal Clerk scholarships and IIMC education programs.
We work hard to bring education to you – and we know the pandemic has made it more difficult than ever to earn CMC and MMC education points. To thank you for all you’ve done keeping things running despite what seems like never-ending change, all of us at the IIMC Foundation wanted to give you an opportunity to earn free education points.
Join us<https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3360504/90E7899415092C8A46B947C6C155F4BF> to for a free educational opportunity to learn the skills you need to improve your communication with staff, vendors and citizens of different generations!
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM PDT (11:00 AM MDT, 12:00 PM CDT, 1:00 PM EDT)
Cost: Free!
IIMC Points: 0.75 CMC Education or 0.75 MMC Advanced Education point with completed learning assessment
In this ninety-minute webinar, you’ll learn the tools and techniques you need to manage multigenerational communication, including:
* The importance of understanding the preferences of the five generations in the workplace – and your community
* Communication preferences of different generations, including the importance of authenticity, understanding the differences between formal and informal communication – and how technology can bridge gaps
* Techniques to improve your communication, including communication practices to keep everyone aligned – and a downloadable communication mapping worksheet you can use for your own initiatives
Don’t wait – click here to register. <https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3360504/90E7899415092C8A46B947C6C155F4BF>
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Hightstown Borough Council is looking for examples of Employee Personnel Policies regarding Covid guidelines (vaccination mandate, testing, etc.). If your town has a policy, please forward it to Peggy Riggio at priggio(a)hightstownborough.com<mailto:priggio@hightstownborough.com>. Thank you!
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*****LEGAL DEFENSE FUND MEMBERSHIP IS Open as of August 1, 2021*****
MCANJ is now accepting Legal Defense Fund (LDF) applications for FY2021-2022 (8/1/21 – 11/1/22) through our online system for members in good standing. Good standing means you have already registered your MCANJ Membership for the current fiscal year. If you have not done so, you will be unable to register for LDF until that is completed. The database will check the status of your MCANJ membership when you complete the online LDF application and will redirect you to the MCANJ membership application if you have not already registered or submitted payment.
The LDF was established by MCANJ to financially assist Municipal Clerks when actions have been taken against them in the performance of their official duties. With initial membership costing $75.00, and annual renewals costing $25.00, the LDF could prove to be your most valuable insurance coverage if needed.
LDF membership is open to Municipal Clerks, Acting Municipal Clerks, Deputy Municipal Clerks, Freeholder Clerks and Deputy Freeholder Clerks.
Applications for Renewals must be accompanied by a personal check in the amount of $25, and mailed to the Executive Director, Joel Popkin, 88 Inskip Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756, for receipt on or before November 1, 2021. If you did not hold an LDF membership for FY2020-2021, you will need to register as a new member for the current year.
Applications for New Members to LDF must be accompanied by a personal check in the amount of $75, and mailed to the Executive Director, Joel Popkin, 88 Inskip Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756, for receipt on or before June 30, 2022.
Click here to access the online Legal Defense Fund Membership form.<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.njclerks.org%2fcn%2…>
Kim-Marie White
MCANJ President
The 2021 NJMMA Fall Conference, is being held on September 14th and 15th in Long Branch, NJ. Conference Registration Fee is $300 for the two-day conference. If you can only attend one of the two days, the cost is $100 for day one and $200 for day two.
27 Speakers/Panelists - 15 Session Topics (CEU's)
New speakers added:
* Jacquelyn Suárez, Director Local Government Services
* Ron Holifield, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Government Resources
* Christopher Rein, NJ Chief Technology Officer
* Michael Geraghty, NJ Chief Information Security Officer and Director, NJ Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell
* Matthew Goerke, Creator Matthew & Developer of the “Memory Switch Program
* Daren Kullman, Owner - The Kullman Group
* Lori Buckelew, NJLM Assistant Executive Director/Director of Government Affairs
* Frank Marshall, NJLM Associate Counsel
* David Errickson, Director of Clinical Operations Corner House Behavioral Health
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Please book your rooms as soon as possible, as only a few remain under the NJMMA registration block. The cost of the Ocean Place Resort and Spa is $279 (not including taxes and resort fees). You are responsible for booking your own room (vouchers accepted). Please see the attached policies for payment and read them carefully. The following is the link to make your reservation: https://reservations.travelclick.com/13199?groupID=3226899<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2freservations.travelclic…>
Attachments:
* Conference Agenda
* NJMMA Fall Conference Save the Date
* Matthew Goerke, Memory Switch Workshop (Dinner Guest Speaker)
* NJMMA Registration Form
* Ocean Place Resort & Spa Room/Payment Policies
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