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DLGS Highlights Newly Enacted NJ Procurement Laws

On December 20, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

The New Jersey Department of Community Affair’s Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) recently published a Local Finance Notice regarding several new laws that impact local government and/or school procurement. Covered topics include bidder ownership disclosure, competitive contracting, contracts for asphalt work, claimant certification for utility bills, federal military equipment

Gov. Murphy Conditionally Vetoes PFRS Legislation

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NJ Tax Court Clarifies Eligibility for Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption

On November 29, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

In Galloway Township v. Duncan, the New Jersey Tax Court addressed when a veteran who suffers from a service-connected 100 percent permanent disability meets the legislatively imposed requirements for the personal residence tax exemption. The Facts of the Case Defendant taxpayer, Lucienne Reed Duncan, M.D., sought personal residence tax exemption

Categories : Municipal LawTags : Conflict of interest Local Government Ethics lawLeave a comment

NJ Appeals Court Overturns Ordinance Over Council Member’s Conflict of Interest

On November 15, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

In Mollica v. Township of Bloomfield, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court invalidated a township ordinance adopted to acquire land to build a public park. Citing the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in Grabowsky v. Township of Montclair, the Appellate Division held that a council member’s ownership

Categories : Public Employment LawTags : DLGS Local Government Ethics lawLeave a comment

Proposed DLGS Rule Defines “Managerial Executive Employees” Under Local Government Ethics Law

On November 4, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

The Local Government Ethics Law requires “local government officers” to annually file financial disclosure statements. In addition to covering elected officials, the law also applies to anyone who is a managerial executive employee of a local government agency. Last month, the Local Finance Board of the Division of Local Government

Local Finance Notice Addresses Construction Code Fees

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NJ Assembly Passes Bill in Response to TTFA Project Freeze

On October 10, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

Pursuant to Gov. Chris Christie’s Executive Order No. 210 of 2016, all ongoing work funded by the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (TTFA) was ordered to cease effective July 9, 2016. All over the state, contractors were forced to cease all active work and secure the projects. The transportation

NJ Appeals Court Affirms Broad Power of State Comptroller

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NJ Senate Passes Long Term Tax Exemption Bill

On September 28, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

The New Jersey Senate recently passed legislation that would make significant changes to the state’s long term tax exemption law. Notably, the bill would require applicants and municipalities to prepare cost-benefit analyses regarding the impact of a proposed long term property tax exemption. The bill (S-1991) would specifically require a

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Gov. Christie Signs Electronic Payments Bill into Law

On September 9, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

Gov. Chris Christie recently signed a bill into law that will make it easier and cheaper for New Jersey municipalities to process electronic payments. The bill, Assembly Bill No. 3851, authorizes certain local units to adopt policies for the payment of certain claims through the use of standard electronic funds

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Division of Local Government Services Must Approve Bidder Prequalification Requirement

On August 30, 2016June 29, 2022 By Sheri Siegelbaum

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) recently published guidance regarding the process of incorporating bidder prequalification requirements into municipal public works and construction bid specifications. The DLGS notice specifically reminds local governments that its approval is required for any prequalification requirement to be enforceable. Bidding Requirements Under the Local

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