Blog Category: Municipal Government
NJ Supreme Court Redefines Meaning of “Agenda” Pertaining to Open Public Meetings Act
Aug 19, 2015 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently decided a very important case for municipalities and other public entities in Opderbeck v. Midland Park Board of Education. In this case, the Court addressed and...
Social Media and OPRA: Tips for Complying in the Digital Age
Aug 4, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Municipalities may be finding that their residents are more likely to turn to social media for news and updates instead of the traditional newspaper. However, posts by municipalities and elected...
New Jersey Increases Bid Threshold Effective July 1, 2015
Jul 29, 2015 | Written by: | Share
The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) recently announced bid threshold increases that will impact the award of public contracts by New Jersey public entities.
The Negotiability of Temporary Layoffs of Public Employees During Times of Economic Distress
Jul 28, 2015 | Written by: | Share
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s recently issued opinion in IMO Borough of Keyport v. Local 68, A-43/4-13 may eliminate the need for municipalities to negotiate temporary layoffs with union...
Should Municipalities Post Information About Non-Municipal Groups on Their Web Sites and Social Media Pages?
Jun 9, 2015 | Written by: | Share
Municipalities are increasingly using social media to convey messages about municipal events and emergencies to residents. In addition, many municipal governments recognize that they operate in...
Should Municipalities Allow Public Commenting on Their Facebook Pages?
Apr 28, 2015 | Written by: | Share
With the growth of social media, municipalities have turned to sites like Facebook and Twitter in order to effectively convey information. Municipalities are also turning to social media to connect...