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65th NJAC Annual Conference

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65th NJAC Annual Celebration of County Government took place Wednesday - May 6, 2015 - through Friday - May 8, 2015 - in the Main Exhibit Hall (Palladium Ballroom Wednesday - May 6, 2015 through Friday - May 8, 2015 Main Exhibit Hall (Palladium Ballroom A) of Caesar’s in Atlantic City Our conference began on Wednesday, May 6th, with a Meet and Greet Reception.  Thursday morning, May 7th, kicked off with a NJAC Board of Directors Meeting in the main exhibit hall. Friday morning, May 8th, United States Congressman Tom MacArthur spoke before audience members about concerns facing our great...
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President’s Message

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Dear Friends, As a non-partisan organization that represents the only true regional form of government in the State with a unified and proactive voice, NJAC is dedicated to advancing innovative programs and initiatives that enhance the level of service provided and save valuable taxpayer dollars. Our extensive grassroots advocacy begins with an active Board of Directors and includes: developing substantive position statements, testifying at committee meetings and public hearings; leading timely workshops and strategic planning sessions; managing the press and public relations; and, promotin...
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NJBIA and County Vocational Schools Launch Coalition to Support Career and Technical Education

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by Kathryn Forsyth, Communications Director of NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools & Peter Peretzman, Communications Vice President of New Jersey Business & Industry Association Employer and education leaders and Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, announced on February 20, 2014 a new partnership to help ensure New Jersey’s economic prosperity by supporting career and technical education opportunities that address workforce needs and prepare students to successfully hit the ground running in filling jobs that are in demand. Spearheaded ...
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Mobile Medical Simulation Lab Comes to New Jersey

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by Scott Matin, Vice President of MONOC Mobile Health Services MONOC Mobile Health Services has recently unveiled a state of the art mobile medical simulation lab for the training of Emergency Medical Service providers throughout New Jersey. In order to most effectively create high fidelity simulations, the proper location for this type of education is inside of a fully equipped and operational ambulance where these clinicians practice their trade every day. Participants will utilize high fidelity computerized life-like human simulation manikins, in real life scenarios, in a controlled s...
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Monmouth County Clerk Sworn in as 73rd NJAC President

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On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French was sworn-in as the 73rd President of the New Jersey Association of Counties. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chambers of the New Jersey State House. The flag salute was led by Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden while the invocation was performed by Hudson County Surrogate Donald W. De Leo. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno administered the oath of office to NJAC President M. Claire French. “Claire French is a friend and a mentor,” said Guadagno. “Claire has long been a leader in Monmouth County - she has served as the may...
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Valley National Bank Announces Branch Restructuring Initiative

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Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, is pleased to announce an exciting new branch restructuring initiative that will allow its customers to bank the way they choose. If customers want to access their accounts on their smartphone, desktop computer or use automated systems or bank the way they have in the past at a branch, Valley will offer all of these options to its customers. Branches will be equipped to provide more automation and customer convenience through the integration of state of the art equipment and technology. Of course branches will ...
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STATE HOUSE NEWS: July 1, 2014

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FISCAL YEAR 2015 STATE BUDGET  Governor Christie signed into law last night as P.L. 2014, c.14 SENATE, NO. 2015  (Sarlo D-Bergen/Schaer D-Bergen/Passiaic), which appropriates $34,133,290,000.00  in State funds and $13,427,159.00 in federal funds for the State budget in Fiscal  Year 2015. We’ll make sure to provide you with a more comprehensive analysis  of the budget within the next few days after we’ve had an opportunity to review it more detail as the Governor exercised a line-item veto on several measures included in the above budget bill. However, it appears that the Governor included i...
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