2026 - NJLM Fall Webinars on Labor and Ethics - 09/22/2026

This notice is being sent on behalf of the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJLM).

https://njlm.regfox.com/labor-negotiations-2026-understanding-collective-negotiations-interest-arbitration-and-negotiations-of-health-insurance-benefits

2. League Professional Development Webinar: "Haunted House of Ethical Traps"

Date: October 28,2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Location: Your Computer

Funhouse mirrors, hidden entrances, scary entities, the fear of the unknown - Haunted Houses can bring out some of our deepest fears and make us think twice. Just like a Haunted House can make us question what we know, ethical dilemmas can make us question ourselves and our own moral ambiguity. Public officials and employees must navigate New Jersey's ethics requirements while responding to increasing fiscal pressures, limited resources, staffing shortages, and heightened public scrutiny. Difficult economic conditions can create ethical challenges, including pressure to favor local businesses or preferred vendors, accept assistance from private entities, pursue outside employment, use government resources for nonpublic purposes, or allow practical considerations to influence official decision-making. We will examine common pitfalls, warning signs, and strategies for addressing difficult situations before they become ethics violations, particularly economic challenges and competing demands create additional pressures for government decision makers. Join us as we help you navigate a scary (maybe not so scary) walk through the Haunted House of Ethical Traps!

Presenter:    

-  Jennifer Roselle, Esq., Partner, PEM Law, LLP

Registration Fee:

     -  Member: $75.00

     -  Non-Member: $95.00

CEUs:

CMFO/CCFO-4.0 Eth, CTC-4.0 Eth, CPWM-4.0 Eth, RMC-4.0 Eth, QPA-4.0 Eth, CPA-4.0 Eth, LGLP-3.0, NJCLE-4.2, PACLE-3.5, RPPO/RPPS-3.5 Eth, Planning-3.5 Admin, Land Use-3.5 Admin, Zoning-3.5 Admin; SHRM-3.5 PDC

Registration Information:

https://njlm.regfox.com/haunted-house-of-ethical-traps

Questions:

For questions regarding either webinar please contact Danielle Holland, Senior Manager of Continuing Education, at 609-695-3481 ext. 118 or dholland@njlm.org.

Municipal Clerks, please forward this notice to Planning/Zoning Board Secretaries, Zoning Officials and Land Use Administrators.

Notice sent to: Municipal Clerk: Municipal Finance Officer; Municipal Manager/Business Administrator; County Clerk; County Finance Officer; County Manager/Administrator; Clerk - County Board of Commissioner; DCA/LGS Authorities; DCA/LGS Housing Authorities; Fire District; Municipal Auditor Public Works Manager; Qualified Purchasing Agent; Procurement Official; Tax Collector; and DLGS ListServ.

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To become a sponsor, use the following URL: https://web.cvent.com/event/766fd552-1424-4143-8626-75ead7dbbf92/websitePage:7c1c01c4-a9e6-424e-bfcc-f18760335958

To become an exhibitor, use the following URL: https://web.cvent.com/event/766fd552-1424-4143-8626-75ead7dbbf92/summary

OUR SPONSORS

Lanyard Name Badge Holder Sponsor: (SOLD OUT!)

- Enterprise

Conference App Sponsors: (SOLD OUT!)

- PNC Bank

- WinnCompanies

Networking Reception Sponsors:

- Dimension Energy

- Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

- LISC New Jersey

- New Jersey's Clean Energy Program

- Pennrose, LLC

- Restrepo & Associates

- The Michaels Organization

- Thriven Design

- Valley Bank

- Walters Group

Charging Station/WIFI Sponsors:

- Conifer Realty

- Homes For All

- Moderate Income Management Company, Inc.

- Nixon Peabody

- PS&S, LLC

- PSE&G

- The Community Preservation Corporation

Dessert Reception Sponsors:

- Connell Foley, LLP

- KOW Building Consultants

- NJ Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation

Video Sponsors: (SOLD OUT!)

- Urban Practice, LLC

- V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc.

Women and Business Session Sponsors:

- Boston Financial

- New Jersey Infrastructure Bank

- NJ Women's Affordable Housing Network

- R4 Capital

- Triple C Housing

Bus Tour Sponsors: (SOLD OUT!)

- Columbia Bank

- New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority

General Sponsors:

- Corporation for Supportive Housing

- NeighborWorks America

- People Restoring Communities

- Piazza & Associates, Inc

- Red Stone Equity Partners

- Regional Foundation

- Zillow

Thank you to our Exhibitors!

- NJ Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency: https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/

- NJ Economic Development Authority: https://www.njeda.gov/

- NJ Redevelopment Authority: https://njra.us/

- New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA): https://www.jahma.org/

- American Architectural Window & Door

- Anchor Pest Control

- APPLYFI

- Atlantic City Electric

- August Mack Environmental

- Bay Point Electrical Contractors, LLC

- Better Tomorrows

- Brucato Foot and Ankle Surgery

- C&C Construction Management

- Central Jersey NAREB

- Clear Skies Title

- CLEAResult Consulting

- CohnReznick

- CORT

- Cozy Living

- E&G Pest Control

- EAW Security

- Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C.

- Friends of Affordable Housing

- Good News Home Inc.

- GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

- Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey

- Ideal Institute of Technology

- Isles

- JK Contracting LLC

- KMA Design Studio

- M&T Bank

- MaGrann Associates

- MidAtlantic

- Monarch Housing Associates

- National Tenant Network

- Navicore Solutions

- NJ Community Capital

- NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities

- NJ Division of Fire Safety

- New Jersey Long Term Care Ombudsman / I Choose Home NJ

- Nonprofit Finance Fund

- Regeneration One

- Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey

- The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey

- The Aubrey Group

- The Salt and Light Company

- The TCC Firm

- TN Ward Company

- UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp.

- USDA Rural Development

- WSFS Mortgage

Book Your Hotel Room Now

WHILE AVAILABILITY LASTS!

Overnight accommodations can be booked at Harrah's Resort in the Waterfront Tower using the online link here: https://book.passkey.com/go/SH09GV

Reservations can also be made by phone at 888-516-2215 and using the group code SHO9GV6.

Join Us On Our Bus Tour (Sponsored by Columbia Bank and New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority) Step aboard the Atlantic City Bus Tour and experience the city beyond the Boardwalk and casinos!

This guided bus tour highlights the exciting changes happening throughout Atlantic City, showcasing how housing, arts and culture, commercial development, and public spaces are helping shape a stronger, more vibrant community.

Date: Tuesday, September 29

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Our Keynote Speaker: Governor Mikie Sherrill Don't miss the opportunity to hear Governor Mikie Sherrill deliver the keynote address at this year's Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development on September 29, 2026, in the Wildwood Ballroom at Harrah's.

As New Jersey's 57th governor, Governor Sherrill has prioritized lowering costs for families, increasing transparency in government, and expanding housing opportunities.

Her signing of Executive Order No. 17 underscores her commitment to increasing housing supply and improving affordability across the state.

Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates!

Get Connected, Follow Us on Social!

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If you have any questions, please contact us at njhousingconference@njhmfa.gov

Municipal Clerks please forward this notice to Mayor; Council; Economic Development Director: Municipal Engineer; Planning Director; Planning & Zoning and Land Use Department; Municipal Housing Liaison; Municipal Attorney.

Notice sent to: County Managers/Administrators; Clerks - County Boards of Commissioners; County Finance Officers; County Clerks; Municipal Finance Officers; Municipal Clerks; Municipal Managers/Business Administrators; Housing Authorities; Mayors List.

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To register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d24df615-a85e-4dee-acff-64435bc1fb09@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

This forum is designed for mayors, legislators, business administrators, municipal clerks, finance officers, and local officials seeking practical guidance and direct engagement with the Department. Sessions are designed to provide practical information, answer questions, and connect communities with resources that can make a meaningful impact for residents across New Jersey.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A.

At DCA, we believe that programs are effective when people know about them and can access them. This is an opportunity to connect, share what works, and make sure communities get what they need.

We look forward to seeing you during the series and working together to strengthen communities throughout New Jersey.

Municipal Clerks, please forward this notice to the Housing Liaison, Mayor and Council Members.

Notice sent to: Municipal Managers/Administrators; Municipal Clerks; Chief Financial Officers; Tax Collector; Qualified Purchasing Agent; Public Works Manager and Mayors List.

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To help municipalities identify and review vacant land they own, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has developed a new vacant parcel mapping tool within the NJHOMES Choice Tool. The tool will be available to municipalities at no cost. The NJHOMES Choice Tool can be accessed by visiting https://njhomes.dca.nj.gov/.

The tool uses statewide property tax records and official parcel data to create a searchable, map-based inventory of municipally owned parcels recorded as vacant. Municipal staff will be able to review their inventory and identify parcels that should be updated or removed based on local knowledge.

The tool will also help municipalities address requirements under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The Act requires Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees to maintain, on a publicly accessible website, a searchable database that identifies all parcels of undeveloped land they own. The requirement takes effect October 1, 2026.

DCA is inviting municipalities to participate in the NJHOMES Vacant Land Mapping Tool Pilot. All municipalities interested in participating in this round are encouraged to complete the NJHOMES Vacant Land Mapping Tool Pilot Interest Form at the link below:

https://go.dca.nj.gov/njhomes-pilot-interest-form

DCA will host a Mayors and Legislators Series webinar on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. to provide an overview of the tool, demonstrate how municipalities can use it, and answer questions about the pilot.

Register to attend: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/7e5e1121-7754-417a-bbbf-9443f826a7d3@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7

For questions, please contact datacenter@dca.nj.gov.

Municipal Clerks, please forward this notice only to Economic Development Directors, Municipal Housing Liaisons, Municipal Attorneys, and Mayors.

Notice sent to: Municipal Clerks, Chief Financial Officers, and Municipal Managers/Administrators.

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Local Finance Notice 2026-12 explains the various compliance, reporting, and procedural requirements for local unit deferred compensation plans. The Notice further provides guidance for plan contractors administering local unit prototypical plans to remain in compliance with the Division, the Internal Revenue Code, and federal law. Please review LFN 2026-12 at https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/lfns/2026/2026-12.pdf for further information. Resolution templates to adopt or update local unit deferred compensation plans are available on the Division's Deferred Compensation Program webpage at https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/De_Compensation.shtml. Please contact the Division at DLGS.DeferredComp@dca.nj.gov for deferred compensation plan assistance.

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Please review Local Finance Notice 2026-11 (https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/lfns/2026/2026-11.pdf) for further details and an updated model ratepayer notice in English and Spanish.

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 For additional information, please refer to: https://cgs.rutgers.edu/programs/municipal-attorney-training

 For questions regarding this program: cgs@docs.rutgers.edu

 Attached is the Municipal Attorney Diplomate Program-Fall 2026.

 Municipal Clerks, please forward to this message to Municipal Attorneys.

 Notice sent to: Municipal Clerk; Municipal Manager/Business Administrator

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The cover sheet is a fillable form and can be found on the Division's website, together with the cost savings calculation form, at the following link: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/sharedservices.shtml

The cover sheet should be complete and submitted it in its original Excel format, together with all necessary documents, to sharedservices@nj.gov.

Notice sent to: Municipal Managers/Administrators, County Administrators/Managers, Municipal Clerks, Clerks - County Boards of Commissioners, County Clerks, Chief Financial Officers, Fire District Officials

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