The MEL will participate in and host a number of events during the 111th Annual NJ League of Municipalities Conference, November 17-19 at the Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC). Make sure to stop by and visit the MEL Booth #1136.
MEL PUBLIC & ELECTED OFFICIALS ANNUAL RISK MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Property Casualty Insurance costs New Jersey government $1 billion each year and could increase by 10% or more in 2026. Discussing these issues and specific actions local governments can take to control these costs. By completing this session, elected officials from communities that are Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (MEL) members will be eligible for credit.
Speakers: David Grubb, Executive Director Emeritus, MEL-JIF, Sr. Partner, PERMA Risk Management; Joseph Hrubash, MEL Executive Director, Sr. Partner, PERMA Risk Management; Fred Semrau, NJLM Associate Legal Counsel, MEL-JIF Fund Attorney; Presiding – Mayor Michael Razze, Jr., Mayor, Borough of Pitman.
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m
Location: Room 303, AC Convention Center
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ETHICS LAW (2 sessions)
In partnership with the Finance board, a review of the Local Government Ethics Law and recent board decisions.
Speakers: David Grubb, Executive Director Emeritus, MEL-JIF, Sr. Partner, PERMA Risk Management; Nicholas Bennett, Executive Secretary, Local Finance Board; Presiding – Paul Tomasko, NJLM Immediate Past President and current Mayor of the Borough of Alpine.
Dates:
- Session I: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Session II: Thursday, November 19, 2027
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location: Room 302, AC Convention Center
