As we enter the summer season the number of special events on the schedule will continue to grow. Before the fireworks, parades, concerts, fairs and the circus comes to town make sure you are prepared to make safety a top priority. Click here to read the latest MSI Bulletin that outlines best practices for community events.
Knowledge is one of the best defenses against Cyber Attacks. The latest MEL Cyber Risk Task Force Bulletin “Cyber Events: Learn From Each Other,” presents two real cases of ransomware attacks in NJ, one on a municipality and the other on a police department, and the claims process they experienced. Since the MEL’s Risk Management […]
Robbinsville Township Administrator Joy Tozzi Elected Chair of the MEL JIF Second Woman to Serve as Chair The Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (MEL) is pleased to announce the election of Joy Tozzi, Administrator of Robbinsville Township, as Chair of the fund. The MEL JIF is the largest governmental self-insurance pool for property and […]
11th Annual MEL, MRHIF & NJCE Educational Seminar The MEL (Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund), MRHIF (Municipal Reinsurance Health Fund) and the NJCE (NJ Counties Excess Joint Insurance Fund) sponsored the 11th annual educational seminar for elected officials, commissioners, municipal, county and authority personnel, risk managers and related professionals. Topics for Session 1 (4/29/22):• […]
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The latest MEL Cyber Task Force Bulletin looks at the danger of Third Party Vulnerabilities to the security of your data. If you use outside vendors or even commercial programs to conduct business you may be vulnerable to a cyber attack. Click here to read more.Click here to view the Cyber Risk Control resources page […]
The MEL’s Annual Elected Officials Risk Management Seminar is now available through the MEL Safety Institute. The MEL will provide a credit of $250 against each member’s assessment for each municipal elected official and authority commissioner who completes the course by May 1, 2022. The credit will continue to be extended to the member’s CEO […]
As the season’s change and cold weather is the norm, it is important to address key maintenance responsibilities and take precautions to reduce the chance of fire protection impairment or property loss at your facilities. Click here for the latest MSI Bulletin which includes tips and best practices for winterizing your buildings and properties.
The MEL Safety Institute has released two bulletins to assist municipalities with safety issues related to winter activities. Please click on the links below to view best practices:Winter Ice Activities Best PracticesTemporary Ice Skating Rinks Best Practices
The MEL will once again have a booth (#1136) and host several meetings during the 2021 New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference which is being held November 16 -18 in Atlantic City. The MEL Board of Fund Commissioners will hold its November Public Hearing on the 2022 Budget: Date: Wednesday, November 17Time: 12:30 p.m.Location: Steel […]
Municipalities and public agencies collect leaves by a number of different means (leaf vacuums, front-end loaders, bagged leaves, etc.). Any leaf collection operation exposes workers to hazards. Click here for latest MSI SD Bulletin to learn about Best Practices to help improve safety and the efficiency of the process. Click here to view a MEL Success […]