SUMMIT ON NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

Posted on October 28, 2021December 17, 2021 by kim@njac.org

Thank you for participating in the December 10, 2021 NJAC Summit on Natural Disaster Response and Recovery that took place at the historic Trenton Country Club. The in-person event discussed county governments' role in responding to and recovering from natural disasters in the wake of Hurricane Henri and Tropical Storm Ida. There were two panel discussions. The first session consisted of the following panelists: Shaun Golden, Sheriff for Monmouth County Brayden Fahey, OEM Coordinator for Hunterdon County Rob Reale, Director of Meteorological Services for WeatherWorks Patrick...

NJ Association of Counties Honors Award Recipients at Annual Ceremony

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 by kim@njac.org

by Tim Lecras of TAPinto ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Executive Director John Donnadio stood on the stage in the ballroom at Caesars Atlantic City with a smile on his face as he proudly kicked off the 71st Annual NJAC Conference with a long-delayed awards ceremony to honor members and associates for their hard work. Cape May County Commissioner E. Marie Hayes took home the top award of the year, the Maurice Fitzgibbons County Commissioner of the Year Award. “I love what I do,” Hayes said. “I love serving our people. I just love county government. It can’...

Thank You For Joining The 2021 NJAC Annual Conference

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by kim@njac.org

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for a terrific celebration of county government. It was great seeing you for the first time in over two long years, and special thanks to Governor Phil Murphy and Republican Candidate for Governor Jack Ciattarelli for taking a break from the campaign trail to recognize county government for the critical and growing role it plays in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of residents across the Garden State. Please also take a moment to congratulate our 2021 award recipients for their continued and very much appreciated public service....

Gloucester County Economic Recovery Collaborative

Posted on October 2, 2021October 22, 2021 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2021 – NJAC County Biz – October by Heather Simmons, Commissioner, Gloucester County As a leader of innovative public solutions, Gloucester County has always been able to effectively mobilize in a crisis situation to serve and protect our residents and business community. In January 2021, the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners became the first county in New Jersey to embark on proactive economic recovery efforts by convening the Gloucester County Economic Recovery Collaborative. The Collaborative was designed to explore, prioritize, ...

STATE HOUSE NEWS – September 17, 2021 Edition

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by kim@njac.org

SUBSTANTIAL EXPANSION OF POWER FOR PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR UNIONS With the lame-duck session fast approaching and the Legislature likely to reconsider the measure, NJAC is urging all 21 counties in the State to adopt resolutions in opposition to S-3810 (Sweeney D-3/Addiego D-8) and A-5862 (Armato D-2/Quijano D-20) as this legislation would substantially expand the power of public sector labor unions to negotiate previously non-negotiable items at the expense of local governing bodies and property taxpayers across the State. Proponents of this sweeping reform, which would ultimately eliminate...

NJ Survivors Affected by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida Can Apply for Assistance

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 by kim@njac.org

New Jersey homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Ida who live in counties that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance could be eligible for help from FEMA. The designated counties are: Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic and Somerset. If you have homeowners or renters insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for federal assistance. The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting disasterassistance.gov/ or b...

President Biden approved New Jersey’s Major Disaster Declaration

Posted on September 7, 2021September 22, 2021 by kim@njac.org

President Biden approved New Jersey’s Major Disaster Declaration request under the Stafford Act, unlocking additional federal aid for New Jersey constituents and governments. The Major Disaster Declaration was granted to the State of NJ (providing some funding to all 21 counties - restrictions apply) as well as to 6 NJ Counties (i.e. Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, Somerset). This is NOT the final list of designated counties. FEMA and the NJ Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are currently on the ground in additional counties working around the clock to finish preliminar...

Meeting The Needs Of Children And Families Is Possible, Together – The Way Forward Will Define Us

Posted on September 1, 2021 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2021 – NJAC County Biz – September by Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner for NJ Department of Children and Families The New Jersey Department of Children and Families, in partnership with the 21 County Human Services Advisory Councils, recently released the findings of its 2019-2020 Needs Assessment. The analysis, which is conducted every two years, represents a comprehensive and exhaustive accounting of individual counties’ assets and needs, strengths and opportunities, as we work together, across systems, to support families in b...

STATE HOUSE NEWS – AUGUST 13, 2021 EDITION

Posted on August 13, 2021October 18, 2021 by kim@njac.org

9-1-1 FEE DIVERSION NJAC is pleased to report that Assemblyman William Spearman (D-5) and Senator Kristen Corrado (R-40) have introduced bi-partisan legislation on our behalf that would permit funds from the "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account (Fund)" to be appropriated for the purposes of paying certain costs incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services; and, would further require the funds to be distributed on a prioritized basis to county, regionalized, or centralized public safety answering points. NJAC str...

Streamline Pension Benefit Calculations and Reporting With Human Capital Management Solutions

Posted on August 2, 2021August 4, 2021 by kim@njac.org

View the entire newsletter for more articles: 2021 – NJAC County Biz – August by Timothy Diassi, Senior Vice President for Unicorn HRO Let's face it, no one goes into local government work for the money, and working for a municipal entity is not always the sexiest or most thrilling work. While there are advantages and disadvantages to every job, there are certain benefits that make a career in municipal work desirable. Retirement benefits are a leading reason that employees work for local governments, and that puts a great deal of pressure on the payroll and pension staff to make sure...