The MEL has developed a model Liability & Waiver form that can be used for participants in summer sports camps and recreation programs. Click on the document below to download the memo and form. Public Health Issues Memo 3 (July 1, 2020): Liability & Waiver form for re-opening recreational programs.
Due to high demand, we are holding an encore webinar on this topic on Aug. 4. Registration is limited to 100 people. “Facing and Embracing Crisis For Your Municipality,” is the title of a free MEL-sponsored webinar that will be held on Tuesday, August 4, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar is […]
The MEL Safety Institute is offering live, instructor-led safety training via Zoom webinars. Click here to download or view the schedule, registration instructions, and direct links to register for classes. Or click on the sessions below to register.
The MEL Cyber Task Force is launching a Cyber Education Series in May to help keep towns cyber safe. “The Education Series is a do-it-yourself program that will provides 5 case studies that highlight cyber security issues in neighboring towns, how they were affected and what everyone should do to help prevent the risk from […]
MEL Annual Risk Management Seminar for Elected/Appointed Public OfficialsThis year’s elected officials training program will focus on Preventing Child Abuse and Protecting Public Entities from the liabilities imposed by new legislation concerning sexual molestation.Please click here to download the information flyer with directions for taking the class online through the MEL Safety Institute’s Learning Management […]
TO: MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES AND AUTHORITIES RE: Insurance Coverage and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency The MEL and its 19 affiliated JIFs were established by their members to address serious emergencies that are beyond the scope of regular insurance companies. Over the last 35 years, we have built the organization and accumulated the financial resources for […]
The MEL Safety Institute has set-up a special page to house all pertinent information, bulletins and resources related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This page will be updated as information becomes available and includes an RSS feed from the CDC. We also encourage everyone to download the NJ MEL App, which is free and avalable for all […]
UPDATED: May 6, 2020 All MEL Safety Institute (MSI) in-person classes have been cancelled until further notice. In addition, the MEL Leadership Skills classes for March, April and May have also been cancelled. We take this action out of an abundance of caution. We apologize for any inconvenience; however, our role as the MEL Safety […]
Each year there are thousands of cases of “duping” or “impersonation” commonly known as Social Engineering or Business/Vendor Email Compromise. So, what can you do to protect your town? First, know how to identify these kinds of fraudulent “change” requests. Second, adopt protocols and procedures to help prevent Social Engineering theft.Read the latest Cyber Task Force Bulletin for tips and techniques to protect against […]