MEL Events: NJ League of Municipalities

The MEL will participate in and host a number of events during the 109th Annual NJ League of Municipalities Conference which runs November 19-21 at the Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC). Make sure to stop by and visit the MEL Booth #1136.

Local Government Ethics 

A discussion of the Local Government Ethics Law and numerous cases presented by David Grubb, Executive Director Emeritus of the MEL, Paul H. Tomasko, 1st V.P. of NJLM, Chairman of MEL, and Mayor of Alpine Borough and a representative from the NJ Division of Local Government Services.  (Note: This program does not count towards the MEL premium credit)

  • Date: Tuesday, November 19
    Time: 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Location: Room 303, ACCC, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ

MEL JIF Annual Risk Management Seminar (2 sessions)

Property Casualty Insurance costs New Jersey government $1 billion each year, of which 20% is attributable to property losses (fires, flood, theft, environmental, cyber) and 80% attributable to casualty losses (accidents involving the public and employees, civil right actions). The MEL experts will discuss these issues and specific actions local governments can take to control these costs. By completing one of these two Annual Risk Management Seminar sessions, elected officials from communities that are MEL JIF members will be eligible for a $250 premium credit (subject to a maximum).

Session I (Smaller session held offsite in conjunction with the beginning of the AEA Conference – but anyone can attend this session)

  • Date: Monday, November 18
    Time: 3:45 p.m.
    Location: Empire Room A, Caesar’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

Session II (General Session held at the AC Convention Center )

  • Date: Wednesday, November 20
    Time: 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
    Location: Room 303, AC Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

Annual Professionals Reception

  • Date: Wednesday, November 20
    Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
    VIP Lounge, Bally’s Casino & Hotel, 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ