Good afternoon MCANJ Members-
The Executive Board has been provided with an update by Lori Buckelew from the New Jersey League of Municipalities pertaining to advertising legal notices online. Below is the following update received:
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Assembly Atkins and Senators Sarlo and Bucco introduced legislation (A-5343/S-4136) which extends the expiration date of P.L. 2024, c. 106 from March 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. In other words, if a newspaper met the statutory requirements of a legal newspaper from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, it will meet the requirements until December 31, 2025 regardless if the newspaper is in print or digital. The bills are already scheduled for Committee Hearings on Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Senate Judiciary and Assembly State and Local Committee. The NJLM anticipates that the bills will be before the full Senate on February 25,2025 and the full Assembly on February 27, 2025. The NJLM supports the bill and will continue to work on a long-term solution.
Link to bill - https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S4500/4136_I1.PDF<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fpub.njleg.state.nj.us%2…>
Also attached is a sample resolution for consideration by your governing body to support Legal Notices to be placed on a government website.
As more updates are made available, we will keep you posted!
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Please feel free to share this with your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for supporting MCANJ!
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Conference Registration is Open for the Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference! This year’s event will be held April 8-10, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
This year's theme is How to Grow a Community Garden. Like tending to a garden, the role of municipal clerks requires careful planning, collaboration, and cultivation. Municipal Clerks work toward the growth and prosperity of the community, creating a lasting impact for generations to come.
2025 Conference Highlights:
* Over 15 CEUs in all RMC disciplines (Records, License, IT, Ethics, Elections, Professional Development, Finance)
* CEUs for other DCA DLGS certifications (CMFO, CPWM, QPA, CTC)
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Up to 1 CMR credit
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Earn 7+ CMC/MMC points with completed assessments
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Click here to see the draft CEU chart<https://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/cgs.rutgers.edu/files/documents/mc_conference…> <https://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/cgs.rutgers.edu/files/documents/mc_conference…> (Please note this will be updated periodically as we obtain approval)
Exciting Keynote!
We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Mannix, Co-founder of Unparalleled Performance and bestselling author of The 5Ls: The Gift of a Balanced Life, as our keynote speaker. You can buy the book in advance or purchase a copy at his book signing after the keynote presentation. Learn more about the book here - The 5Ls<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fa.co%2fd%2f9KnVOWI&c=E,…>
Visit the Rutgers CGS website for conference details and registration information: Learn more and register here<https://cgs.rutgers.edu/municipal-clerks-continuing-education-conference>
Important Planning Information:
* The Hard Rock room block expires on March 18 at 11:59 pm. Be sure to book your room before then!
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If reserving your overnight with a purchase order, please follow the Hard Rock's PO instructions on the conference webpage and ensure the Hard Rock receives your check by March 4th.
Visit our conference website<https://cgs.rutgers.edu/municipal-clerks-continuing-education-conference> to stay up-to-date with attendee information! The Conference Agenda is posted there. Also, check out the new Attendance Hub, where you will find additional details about logistics, fun items, and more that will be offered at the conference.
We look forward to seeing you at the Hard Rock!
MCANJ Website Manager
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Good afternoon All-
Governor Murphy signed the attached bill into law today-S-5117/3994 which: Modifies number of signatures required for candidates to be placed on primary, general, nonpartisan municipal, and school election ballots; and requires the Secretary of State to publish certain nominating petition forms by January 1 of each year.
Earlier this morning a chart went out for signature requirements-disregard that chart and use your populations as noted in the attached bill. Once something comes out a little more defined, we will share that with you but at this time we wanted to make sure you are aware of this approved bill since petitions are out for signature for many municipalities.
Sorry for the confusion about the chart earlier, trying to get you all information out in real time as things progress.
Any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact one of us on the Executive Board.
MCANJ Executive Board
Good Morning & Happy Monday MCANJ Members!
Although not signed by the Governor, A5117 has passed both houses and is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Attached please find new petition signature requirements which meet the new law. You should inform candidates to get at least the minimum number of signatures required under the new law. We will keep you posted when/if Governor signs bill.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
MCANJ Executive Board
Happy Monday!
MCANJ is seeking to update is records. In this regard we are asking that the following County Clerk Associations reach out to Edith Gil at secretary(a)mcanj.us<mailto:secretary@mcanj.us> with their board information.
* Gloucester County
* Passaic County
* Hudson County
* Salem County
Thank you for your assistance in updating our database!
~MCANJ Executive Board
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Are you interested in getting involved with the Municipal Clerks’ Association of NJ? Well, if you are we would love to welcome you aboard. We have two Committees that have positions available.
1. The Public Relations Committee shall plan and organize the Booth at the Annual League of Municipalities Conference. Additional duties include hospitality at all MCANJ events.
1. The Resolutions Committee shall prepare and present at the Annual Meeting, resolutions recognizing those Municipal Clerks who have retired or passed away since the last Annual Meeting, as well as, present any resolutions passed by the County Associations requiring action by the membership. It shall also present appropriate resolutions of recognition and service to Associations or individuals. Resolutions shall be provided to the Secretary for inclusion in the minutes of the Annual Meeting.
If you are interested in serving on one of these Committees, please email 1VP Nancy Bretzger at 1vp(a)mcanj.us<mailto:1vp@mcanj.us> and let her know you are interested!
We look forward to having you join the Association!!
The MCANJ Executive Board
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