NJLM Mini Conference

The NJLM Mini-Conference is an opportunity for 250 licensed professionals from NJLM’s municipal members across the state (Finance Officers, Municipal Clerks, Tax Collectors & Assessors, Municipal Attorneys, Planning/Zoning Officials, Purchasing Agents, and Recycling Professionals) to attend sessions and earn up to 8 educational credits in one day to maintain their Municipal licenses. 

Session topics include: Labor Issues, Ethics, Financial & Debt Management, Municipal Law, Technology, Municipal Purchasing, and more!


Location Information

  • June 10th 2026 from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
  • Conference Center at Mercer County Community College
  • 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ, 08550 US
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Registration Details

Complete for each registrant. To add additional registrants, click the "Add Registrant" button after all information has been completed for each registrant.

Select one session for each time slot:

8:30 a.m. - 10:15. a.m.*

  • Ethics and AI

    This session will focus on ethics in local government, particularly as it relates to the use of AI in day-to-day operations. Topics will include appropriate use of technology, considerations of deep fakes, disparate impact from use of technology, considerations for automation, and best practices for government employees in navigating their obligations under State law.

    Speaker:
    Jennifer Roselle, Esq, Partner, PEM Law,LLP

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 ETH; CTC 2.0-ETH; CPWM-2.0 ETH; RMC-2.0 ETH; QPA-2.0 ETH; CPA-2.0 ETH; PACLE-1.5 ETH*; NJCLE-2.0 ETH; SHRM 1.5 PDC; RPPO/S-2.0 Eth; CRP-1.5;Planning Officials-1.75 Admin; Land Use-1.75 Admin; Zoning-1.75 Admin:CTA-1.5 PTA

  • Navigating the NJ Local Government Finance Terrain

    An analysis of municipalities' current fiscal health with a review of key multi-year financial trend signs including municipal distress levels, tax base valuation changes, fund balance levels, debt service ratios, tax collection rates & budget variance trends across NJ's municipal governments as well as actionable strategies & state resources available to improve municipal financial stability.

    Speakers:
    Nada R. Akmal, CMFO, CCFO, CTA, CTC, QPA, Assistant Director, Financial Regulations, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs

    Kathleen Long, Deputy Director, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO- 2.0 Bud; CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec; CPWM-2.0 Mgmt; RMC-2.0 Fin; QPA-2.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties; CPA-2.0 Fin; PACLE-1.5*; NJCLE-2.0;SHRM 1.5 PDC;RPPO/RPPS-2.0 M/S;CRP-1.5: Planning Officials-1.75 Admin, Zoning Officials-1.75 Admin, Land Use-1.75 Admin

  • Procurement Regulation Update

    An in-depth review of the draft regulations outlined in NJAC 5:34, which introduce significant updates to local government procurement and incorporate recently enacted legislation. Key updates include: cooperative purchasing, IDIQ procurement, vendor prequalification, and competitive contracting.

    Speakers:
    Jason Martucci, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Officer, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of NJ

    Aniyyah Maney, QPA, Procurement Specialist, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO 2.0 Fin/Debt; CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec; CPWM-2.0 Govt; RMC-2.0 FIN; QPA-2.0 P/P; CPA-2.0 FIN; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE-1.5*; RPPO/S-2.0 P/P; CRP-1.5

  • R/B/C Topic

    The ABC's of RBC in NJ Tax Collection
    This comprehensive course provides an A–Z framework of the core functions within a New Jersey municipal Tax Collector’s office. It covers statutory requirements, operational procedures, reporting standards, billing practices, and collection enforcement tools. Designed for Tax Collectors, Deputy Collectors, and staff, this course reinforces compliance with New Jersey law while promoting efficiency, accuracy, and best practices

    Speaker:
    Danielle Peacock, CTC, Lakewood Township Tax Collector

    CEUs: CMFO-2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc, CTC-2.0 R/B/C; RMC-2.0 PD; CPA-2.0 PD; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE-1.5;CRP-1.5 Classroom

  • Not Taking a Session in This Timeslot

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.*

  • Ethics and AI

    This session will focus on ethics in local government, particularly as it relates to the use of AI in day-to-day operations. Topics will include appropriate use of technology, considerations of deep fakes, disparate impact from use of technology, considerations for automation, and best practices for government employees in navigating their obligations under State law.

    Speaker:
    Jennifer Roselle, Esq, Partner, PEM Law,LLP

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 ETH; CTC 2.0-ETH; CPWM-2.0 ETH; RMC-2.0 ETH; QPA-2.0 ETH; CPA-2.0 ETH; PACLE-1.5 ETH*; NJCLE-2.0 ETH; SHRM 1.5 PDC; RPPO/S-2.0 Eth; CRP-1.5; Planning Officials-1.75 Admin; Land Use-1.75 Admin; Zoning-1.75 Admin: CTA-1.5 PTA

  • Navigating the NJ Local Government Finance Terrain

    An analysis of municipalities' current fiscal health with a review of key multi-year financial trend signs including municipal distress levels, tax base valuation changes, fund balance levels, debt service ratios, tax collection rates & budget variance trends across NJ's municipal governments as well as actionable strategies & state resources available to improve municipal financial stability.

    Speakers:
    Nada R. Akmal, CMFO, CCFO, CTA, CTC, QPA, Assistant Director, Financial Regulations, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs

    Kathleen Long, Deputy Director, Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO- 2.0 Bud; CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec; CPWM-2.0 Mgmt; RMC-2.0 Fin; QPA-2.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties; CPA-2.0 Fin; PACLE-1.5*; NJCLE-2.0;SHRM 1.5 PDC;RPPO/RPPS-2.0 M/S;CRP-1.5: Planning Officials-1.75 Admin, Zoning Officials-1.75 Admin, Land Use-1.75 Admin

  • Tax Sale and Other Enforcement Q &A

    Bring your questions and concerns, whether they are actual issues you are having, have had, or have heard about. We'll discuss the best way to handle complications with the tax sale list, duplicate certificates, invalid certificates, advertising problems, and other enforcement issues, such as payment plans and receiverships.

    Speaker:
    Margie Saharic, Executive Director, Tax Collectors and Treasurers Association (TCTANJ)


    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc; CTC-2.0 Enf; CPWM-2.0 Mgmt;RMC-2.0 Fin;QPA-2.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties ; CPA-2.0 Fin; CRP-1.5; RPPO/RPPS-2.0 M/S; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE-1.5*

  • Licensing Topic

    Opting into Cannabis & the Future: How Municipalities Can "Think Green" for the Future

    In 2020 more than 67% of New Jersey residents voted to support the legalization of cannabis for adult use, yet 63% of towns remain opted out of allowing cannabis businesses within their towns. Now, 5 years later, towns who've opted into allowing cannabis businesses are reaping the rewards and are seeing immediate financial returns in their cannabis tax revenue; revenue that's going back into their budgets to fill gaps, address deficits and upgrade local infrastructure. Learn how your town can partner with the state to engage with the cannabis industry, determine ways to opt into cannabis, and prepare for what a "green" future could look like as this multi-billion dollar market, in a changing environment, grows in New Jersey.

    Speakers:
    Tauhid Chappell - Executive Director - New Jersey Business Action Center's Cannabis Training Academy
    Matthew Craig - Director of Government Affairs - New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission
    Aubrey Flanagan - Senior Advisor, Community Development - New Jersey Economic Development Authority
    Ryan Gleason - Manager - New Jersey Business Action Center's Business Enhancement Office
    Walter Lane - Executive Director - New Jersey Business Action Center's Office of Planning Advocacy


    CEUs:;CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc; RMC-2.0 Lic; CPA-2.0 PD; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE 1.5; Planning Officials-1.75 Tech, Land Use-1.75 Tech, Zoning Officials-1.75 Tech;RPPO/RPPS-1.0 M/S

  • Not taking a session in this timeslot

1:15 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.*

  • OPRA Update

    Frank Caruso, Director of the Government Records Council, will provide an update on OPRA and answer questions from the attendees.

    Speaker:
    Frank F. Caruso, Government Records Council, Executive Director

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc, CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec,CPWM-2.0 Govt-RMC-2.0 Rec,QPA-2.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties;CPA-2.0 PD; NJCLE-2.0: PACLE-1.5;CRP-1.5;RPPO/RPPS-2.0 M/S;CRP-1.5:Planning Officials-1. 75
    Tech; Zoning Officials-1.75 Tech; Land Use-1.75 Tech: SHRM-1.5 PDC:CTA-1.5 PTA

  • Equal Access Isn't Optional: What the ADA Web Rule Means for Your Agency Right Now"

    Website accessibility has become a growing area of scrutiny for public agencies nationwide. By April 26, 2027, governments with populations under 50,000 must comply with new Department of Justice rules for websites, apps, and digital content. Larger cities and counties are already being held to the new standards. How can you be sure that your town is in compliance? What policy, procurement, and leadership decisions are needed? We'll take a candid, no-jargon look at the most common accessibility failures on public sector websites — inaccessible online forms, inadequate contrast, missing image descriptions, uncaptioned video, and screen reader errors – and what you can do. You'll leave with a practical checklist, ideas on where to find help, and the vocabulary to drive the conversation back at the office.

    Speakers:
    Lee E. Micai, CGCIO, Chief Technology Officer; Office of Information Technology, County of Mercer

    Tammy Garaffa, CIO, Township of Montgomery

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 IT; CTC-2.0 IT; CPWM-2.0 IT; RMC-2.0 IT; QPA-2.0 IT; CPA-2.0 TECH; SHRM 1.5 PDC; RPPO/RPPS-2.0M/S; CRP-1.5; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE-1.5; Planning Officials-1.75 Admin; Zoning Officials-1.75 Admin; Land Use-1.75 Admin

  • Deconstructing your Audit Report

    This session will cover the various parts of the report, discuss common disclosures, understanding the auditor’s opinions, common pitfalls throughout the municipal auditing process and a few other small topics.

    Speakers:
    Evan Palmer, Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies

    William H. Reilly, IV, Director, PKF O’Connor Davies

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Acct; CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec;CPWM-2.0 Mgmt;RMC-2.0 Fin:QPA-2.0 Off Admin;CPA-2.0 Acct; RPPO/RPPS-2.0 M/S;CRP-1.5;NJCLE-2.0;PACLE-1.5

  • The Power of Green Purchasing: Advancing Savings and Sustainability in Municipalities & Schools

    Green purchasing is the practice of selecting products, technologies, and services that reduce environmental impact, improve energy performance, and generate long term financial benefits. For municipalities and schools, this approach can be integrated into everyday operations in many meaningful ways.
    In this session, Sustainable Jersey will highlight a range of green purchasing strategies through an energy focused lens. We’ll also demonstrate how our free technical assistance can help your community move these strategies from concept to implementation. In addition, we’ll outline available grants and funding programs that make these projects more accessible and cost effective.

    Speakers:
    Victoria Bearden, Research & Project Specialist, Sustainable Jersey

    Mylena Guimaraes, Research & Project Specialist, Sustainable Jersey

    Kaitlyn Vollmer, Grants Program Manager, Sustainable Jersey

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Fin/Debt; CPWM-2.0 Govt; RMC-2.0 Fin; QPA-2.0 Green Purchasing; CPA-2.0 Fin; PACLE 1.5*; NJCLE 2.0; RPPO/RPPS-2.0 P/P;CRP-1.5

  • Not taking a session in this timeslot

3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.*

  • Equal Access Isn't Optional: What the ADA Web Rule Means for Your Agency Right Now"

    Website accessibility has become a growing area of scrutiny for public agencies nationwide. By April 26, 2027, governments with populations under 50,000 must comply with new Department of Justice rules for websites, apps, and digital content. Larger cities and counties are already being held to the new standards. How can you be sure that your town is in compliance? What policy, procurement, and leadership decisions are needed? We'll take a candid, no-jargon look at the most common accessibility failures on public sector websites — inaccessible online forms, inadequate contrast, missing image descriptions, uncaptioned video, and screen reader errors – and what you can do. You'll leave with a practical checklist, ideas on where to find help, and the vocabulary to drive the conversation back at the office.

    Speakers:
    Lee E. Micai, CGCIO, Chief Technology Officer; Office of Information Technology, County of Mercer

    Tammy Garaffa, CIO, Township of Montgomery

    CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 IT; CTC-2.0 IT; CPWM-2.0 IT; RMC-2.0 IT; QPA-2.0 IT; CPA-2.0 TECH; SHRM 1.5 PDC; RPPO/RPPS-2.0M/S; CRP-1.5; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE-1.5; Planning Officials-1.75 Admin; Zoning Officials-1.75 Admin; Land Use-1.75 Admin

  • Elections Refresher

    CEU’s: RMC-2.0 Elec, NJCLE-2.0, PACLE-1.5

  • DEP Stormwater Session

    Stormwater 101

    Stormwater from Origin to Regulations. Director Bob Schuster and staff will cover the origins of stormwater runoff and its environmental impact, the role citizens can play in helping to reduce runoff, municipal stormwater regulations, and the need for collaboration to improve water quality.

    Director Bob Schuster will also present on DEP's Source Trackdown Program which refers to efforts within the Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring and the Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program to identify the specific causes and origins of water quality pollution. This presentation will detail the investigative process, often used in degraded coastal or shellfish areas, to locate the sources of sewage infrastructure failures and nonpoint source pollution to enable remediation. Tools that can be used to find this information and are accessible to the public will also be highlighted.
    Speakers:
    Bob Schuster, Director of the Division of Watershed Protection and Restoration, NJ DEP

    Kristina Koreivo, Environmental Specialist 2, NJ DEP


    CEUs-CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Off Mgmt/Anc; CPWM-2.0 Tech; RMC-2.0 Prof Devel; QPA-2.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties;CPA-2.0 PD;NJCLE-2.0;PACLE-1.5:Planning Officials-1.75 Tech; Land Use-1.75 Tech; Zoning Officials-1.75 Tech;CRP-1.5

  • Not Taking a session in this timeslot

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Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend this program, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. You may also email [email protected] or fax 609-695-0151 three (3) working days prior to the program for a refund. No refunds will be issued after this timeframe.

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