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9/2/2008
NJ LOM Training AvailableVisit and Bookmark the League’s website at www.njslom.org. Click on the “SERVICES” title. Listed is an option of menu items. Select “Calendar of Events.” The following introduction in the “Calendar of Events” section will assist you in attaining valuable information regarding seminars and events, as well as the respective contact person:
“Click on the above link to view Seminars & Events for that respective month. All details for a Seminar and/or Event, the agenda, continuing education units/hours if applicable, registration form, and directions are available to download by clicking on the date.
To register for a Seminar and/or Event, please fax the downloaded registration form to Suzanne Delany, Registration Coordinator, at (609) 695-0151. Should you have any registration questions, such as availability of a seminar, call Suzanne at (609) 695-3481 at ext 111, or you can email her at sdelany@njslom.com.
Any other questions regarding a NJSLOM Seminar and/or Event, please contact Karen E. Venditti, CMP, Program/Meeting Specialist at (609) 695-0151 at ext 118, or you can email her at kvenditti@njslom.com.
Are you interested in receiving up-to-date information on Seminars & Events? Then, register to receive League E-Bulletins at your designated email address by clicking on http://www.njslom.org/registration.html.”
A GLIMPSE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR OFFERINGS
FALL/WINTER SEMESTER
SEPTEMBER
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
09/10/08 2008 UPDATE ON PENSIONS AND BENEFITS PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel
This program, presented by The Division of Pensions and Benefits, in conjunction with the Division of Local Government Services, will cover new developments in the area of New Jersey''''s State-Administered Pension plans. Changes in benefits and processing created through legislation, court decisions or administrative code changes will be discussed.
Speakers: KEN HARTMAN, Manager, Benefits Education Program, NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits,
State Department of Treasury And MARC H. PFEIFFER, Deputy Director, State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services
09/12/08 2008 UPDATE ON PENSIONS AND BENEFITS The Enterprise Center at
Burlington County College
This is a repeat of the September 10 seminar covering the same material.Mt. Laurel
Continued . . .
SEPTEMBER
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
09/22/08 GENERAL ELECTION TRAINING The Enterprise Center at
Burlington County College
Mt. Laurel
In April, the New Jersey Department of State took over elections supervision from the Department of Law and Public Safety. The Secretary of State, Nina Wells, is the State''''s chief election official and Robert Giles, is the director of the State Division of Elections. They have been working to address some issues that arose during the primaries. The result is guidelines implemented throughout the state for a uniform understanding of the process and the responsibilities involved with November’s general election.
Speakers: Donna Kelly, Assistant Attorney General, New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety
And Robert Giles, Director of the State Division of Elections, New Jersey Department of State
09/23/08 GENERAL ELECTION TRAINING The Conference Center at
Mercer County Community College
This is a repeat of the September 22 seminar covering the same material. West Windsor
09/25/08 GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP 101 The Conference Center at
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
The purpose of the seminar is to give the audience an overview of what is entailed in the grant development process. It is a 101 seminar, which will provide guidance on where to look for funding along with the basics of grant writing. Our presenters will utilize a PowerPoint presentation to explain the various components of a successful grant application along with the process of developing a viable project.
The expected participant skill level is the beginner to intermediate grant writer. The overall theme is that with municipal budgets getting tighter, it is imperative that departments hone their skills in finding grants and submitting successful proposals to fund their programs and initiatives. This seminar will assist municipal agents in accomplishing that.
Speaker: TAMMY WETZEL, Senior Associate, and Grant Specialist at Triad Association, which is Grants’ Consultant for the League
OCTOBER
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
10/02/08 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS Maggiano’s Little Italy
(A NJ Recreation & Park Association Fall Workshop) Restaurant - Bridgewater
The New Jersey State Police frequently receives inquiries from parks and recreation departments on the regulations and procedures for obtaining an individual''''s criminal history record. This workshop will assist you in answering the most common questions asked about this process, including how to enter into an agreement with Volunteer Review Operations (VRO) to participate in the program. Contract vendor Sagem Morpho Inc., which provides the electronic
fingerprint live scan services for VRO background checks, will outline their services and procedures. Participants will also learn the disqualifiers enumerated in law from which the VRO reviews and makes determinations. Information on securing grants through the Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation will also be shared. Local officials with responsibility for securing background checks for both employees and volunteers should attend this session and carefully review this program!
Continued . . .
OCTOBER
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
10/08/08 WE LIKE PARIS IN ALL SEASONS! PNC Bank Arts Center
NJ’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROGRAM Holmdel
RESTORED TO FULL FUNDING IN FY 2009 BUDGET
The State’s FY 2009 budget has restored full funding to the Public Archives and Records Infrastructure Support (PARIS) Grants Program administered by the Division of Archives and Records Management. Unlike most state grant programs, which have specific line items in the budget, PARIS is funded by authorizing language.
Based on the FY 2009 revenue estimates for the NJPRPA, PARIS should have between $18-19 million for grants next June. The amount will enable counties and municipalities to continue building and improving the infrastructure of their archives and records management programs, facilities and services, and to expand intergovernmental shared services projects—a strong emphasis of PARIS.
Speakers: Sean A. Curry, PARIS Grants Administrator and South Jersey Liaison, Beth Colosimo,
Central Jersey Liaison, andDonald Cornelius, North Jersey Liaison
Joseph Falca, Supervisor of Records Manager, Karen Perry, Records Analyst, Joanne McKinley, Imaging Certification Coordinator andArgean Cook
Ellen R. Callahan, Collection Manager, NJ State Archives
Albin Wagner, Deputy Director, Records Management
10/17/08 WE LIKE PARIS IN ALL SEASONS! The Conference Center at NJ’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROGRAM Mercer County Community College
RESTORED TO FULL FUNDING IN FY 2009 BUDGET West Windsor
This is a repeat of the October 8 seminar covering the same material.
10/23/08 WE LIKE PARIS IN ALL SEASONS! The Enterprise Center at NJ’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS PROGRAM Burlington County College RESTORED TO FULL FUNDING IN FY 2009 BUDGET Mt. Laurel
This is a repeat of the October 8 and 23 seminars covering the same material.
DECEMBER
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
12/12/08 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – YEAR END REVIEW The Conference Center at
(LEGISLATIVE & CASE LAW) Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
Seminar will review important developments during 2008 impacting public sector employers and employees in the legislative, judicial, and administrative arenas. Mr. Kronick will review and discuss the Paid Family Leave Act, changes to the pension system, and other legislation. In addition, he will review judicial and administrative decisions during 2008, which concern or impact public sector employers and/or public employees.
Speaker: Brian W. Kronick, Esquire, League Labor Counsel, and Partner at Genova, Burns & Vernoia -Livingston Law Firm
JANUARY
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
01/21/09 17th ANNUAL MAYORS’ LEGISLATIVE DAY State House Annex
Committee Room 4, Room 130
Trenton
This event is a unique opportunity for Governor Jon S. Corzine to speak to the state’s municipal leaders about his legislative, budgetary and policy priorities for 2009 and beyond. In addition, other key legislative leaders will lend their expertise on Affordable Housing, Property Tax Relief, and Consolidation/Interlocal Services. Rounding out the program is the League’s 11th Annual Elected Officials Hall of Fame Inductees.
01/24/09 AN ORIENTATION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS THAT ARE The Conference Center at
NEWLY ELECTED, RE-ELECTED, OR EXPERIENCE Hudson County Community College
Jersey City
This orientation for municipal officials, that are newly elected, re-elected, or experiencedisfast-paced and designed to bring elected officials up-to-date on important municipal issues. The newly elected officials will get a thorough overview of their major areas of responsibility, key contacts at the State level, and important sources of information and assistance.
Re-elected and experienced officials will receive valuable up-to-date reference materials that will guide them to the answers they seek. They will also get the latest information on the most important municipal issues – all while meeting their newly elected peers and the League staff.
The Luncheon with an open forum discussion is an integral part of the orientation and is designed as a networking tool for both the newly elected, re-elected, and experienced officials. It is an opportunity to informally discuss experiences and share ideas with fellow elected officials.
FEBRUARY
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
02/07/09 AN ORIENTATION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS THAT ARE The Enterprise Center at
NEWLY ELECTED, RE-ELECTED, OR EXPERIENCED Burlington County College
Mt. Laurel
This is a repeat of the January 24 event covering the same material.
02/12/09 FRAUD AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING The Conference Center at
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
This seminar will highlight procedures for preventing and detecting fraud, tips on Best Practices to prevent fraud, and case studies on the practical application of these tips. Mr. Rinder will share recent public fraud cases leading to the presentation of the “Fraud Triangle,” the causative rationalizations on why it occurs.
Attendees divided into FOCUS GROUPS receive projects and case studies on the following topics for a truly engaging and interactive learning experience. The topics are Techniques necessary to detect, investigate, and deter fraud; Understanding the key difference in fraud detection engagements versus external and internal audit engagements; Proactive vs. reactive fraud-specific auditing; Techniques in data extraction/analysis in fraud detection; and Proficiency in the investigative techniques and evidence.
Speaker: Henry Rinder, CPA, CFE, ABV, DABFA - Principal at Smolin Lupin, Certified Public Accountants, and Consultants
Continued . . .
FEBRUARY
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
02/19/09 NEW DEVELOPMENT IN LAW, ETHICS AND MANAGEMENT The Conference Center at
(PRODUCED IN COOPERATION WITH THE NEW JERSEY Mercer County Community College
MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) West Windsor
This full day symposium will focus on the topics of “Local Government Ethics Law,” the “Employment Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures,” “Resolving the Ethical Dilemmas of Hiring and Managing Your People,” and “Preparing for Dismissals.” A Buffet Luncheon is included in the registration fee.
Speakers: William J. Kearns, Jr., Esquire, League General Counsel, Partner at Kearns, Vasallo & Kearns (Keynote Speaker), Brian W. Kronick, Esquire, League Labor Counsel, Partner at Genova, Burns & Vernoia - Livingston Law Firm, Dr. Janice Presser, Chief Executive Officer, The Gabriel Institute, and Robert F. Casey, Executive Director, New Jersey Municipal Management Association
SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER
MARCH
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
03/04/09 NJ LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (LAD) & the The Conference Center at
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
The format for this seminar is interactive and engaging. Each group will receive a case study on one of the following topics:
· Sexual Harassment
· Workplace Diversity
· Employment Discrimination
· Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
· Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADAE)
· Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA)
The group will discuss the case study and propose a resolution. A representative from the group will present the resolution to the attendees. Then, Brian W. Kronick, Esquire, League Labor Counsel, and Partner at Genova, Burns & Vernoia Livingston Law Firm will lead the discussion on the legalities of the case study.
APRIL
DATE TOPIC LOCATION
04/01/09 NJ LAW FAMILY LEAVE ACT (FLA) The Conference Center at
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
The format for this seminar is interactive and engaging. Each group will receive a case study on one of the following topics:
· NJ Family Leave Act (FLA)
· Federal Family and Medical Leave Act
· American Disabilities Act (ADA)
The group will discuss the case study and propose a resolution. A representative from the group will present the resolution to the attendees. Then, Brian W. Kronick, Esquire, League Labor Counsel, and Partner at Genova, Burns & Vernoia Livingston Law Firm will lead the discussion on the legalities of the case study.
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