Municipal Clerks’ Continuing Education Conference
Rutgers University's Center for Government Services is pleased to partner with the Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey and IIMC Region II to present the 2026 Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference at Resorts in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
WHEN: February 25 – 27, 2026
WHERE: Resorts, Atlantic City
CODE: MC-4006-SP26-1
Designed for municipal clerks, the conference provides an opportunity to strengthen skills, explore current best practices, and earn continuing education credits toward recertification. Attendees will benefit from engaging sessions, networking with peers, and learning in a collaborative setting.
Pre-Conference Event (Optional):
- Athenian Dialogue - Practically Perfect - $120
- 2/24 (Tuesday)
- View our Flyer for more details!
Conference Registration:
- Full Conference - $492
- 2/25 - 2/27 (Wed/Thurs/Fri)
- One (1) Day - $255
- 2/25 (Wednesday)
- Two (2) Days - $308
- 2/26 & 2/27 (Thursday/Friday)
How To Register:
- Register with a Purchase Order
- Download and Complete the Conference Registration Form.
- POs, vouchers, and requisitions are accepted but MUST be signed/authorized.
- Email the completed registration form and PO to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu.
- To be registered, BOTH documents MUST be sent together.
- Make checks and purchase orders payable to: Rutgers, Center for Government Services
- Register with Credit Card or E-Check
- Login and Register Online HERE
The Registration Deadline is Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to cgs@docs.rutgers.edu by Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at 12:00 PM to receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee. Failure to notify CGS within the time frame will result in forfeiture of all fees. A $25 fee applies for returned checks.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their products and services on Wednesday, February 25th, to an audience of over 200 professionals, including Municipal Clerks, Deputy Municipal Clerks, County Clerks, and other local government professionals.
Exhibitor Registration Includes:
- Invitation to attend Tuesday evening's MCANJ President's Reception (2/24/26)
- Conference registration for two company representatives (2/25/26)
- Includes Wednesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- $175 Extra Meals Fee for each additional representative.
- One six-foot skirted table with two chairs
- Standard electrical outlet
- Company description in the conference program booklet
Interested Exhibitors can learn more and register with a Credit Card or E-Check HERE.
Exhibitors can set up on Tuesday, February 24th, and will tear down after the Wednesday, February 25th, Exhibitor Reception. Set-up and tear-down information will be provided to registered vendors approximately three (3) weeks before the event.
All overnight reservations must be made, modified, or canceled directly through Resorts. Reservations must be booked by February 19, 2026 for the discounted rate of $54/night plus taxes and fees.
There are three (3) ways to make your reservation:
Tuesday, February 24th
Highlights of the Day: Athenian Dialogue, President’s Reception
- 9:30 AM - 9:55 AM | Athenian Dialogue Check-In
- 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Athenian Dialogue
- Practically Perfect: Life Lessons from Mary Poppins, Facilitated by Michele Bobrowski, MMC, RMC, Alexandria Township
- View our Flyer for more details!
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Exhibitor Set-up
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | President’s Reception
Wednesday, February 25th
Highlights of the Day: Exhibitors, MCANJ Merchandise Sales
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Conference Sign-In and Breakfast
- 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks
- Nancy Bretzger, MCANJ President
- Laura Flagg, Rutgers Center for Government Services
- 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | A Spoonful of Leadership & Growth
- Michele Bobrowski, MMC, RMC, Alexandria Township
- Peggy Riggio, RMC, Hightstown Borough
- 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Break
- 9:30 AM - 10:35 AM | The Encore Experience: Making Every Return Magical
- Gregory Offner
- 10:35 AM - 11:00 AM | Break/Visit with Exhibitors
- 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Purchasing: Supercalifragilistic Best Practices
- Joseph Clark, QPA, RPPO, CPPB, Retired
- Oren (Rick) Thomas, CPM, MAS, QPA, Atlantic County MUA
- 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch
- 1:15 PM - 2:55 PM | Records & OPRA: A Jolly Holiday with Documents
- Frank F. Caruso, Executive Director, Government Records Council
- 2:55 PM - 3:15 PM | Break/Visit with Exhibitors
- 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | AI in the Clerk’s Office: Tech that Floats Your Umbrella
- Kim-Marie White, Municipal Clerk/Township Manager of Eastampton Township
- 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Reception with Exhibitors & Tricky Tray
Thursday, February 26th
Highlights of the Day: Conference Sessions, MCANJ Game Night
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Conference Sign-In and Breakfast
- 8:30 AM - 8:35 AM | Morning Announcements
- 8:35 AM - 9:50 AM | Orientation Handbooks: Chimney Sweeping Your Welcome Guide
- Sharon Dragan, Esq., Mason, Griffin & Pierson
- Michele Bobrowski, Township Clerk/Administrator of Alexandria Township
- 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM | Break
- 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM | Ethics Cases & Scenarios: Chim Chim Cher-ee and Choose Wisely
- Leslie Parikh, Esq., Gebhardt & Kiefer
- Tara St. Angelo, Esq., Gebhardt & Kiefer
- Kim-Marie White, Municipal Clerk/Township Manager of Eastampton Township
- 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM | Lunch
- 12:40 PM - 1:55 PM | Elections Updates & Strategies: Step in Time with the Law
- Mary Melfi, County Clerk, Hunterdon County
- John Schmidt, Camden County Deputy Clerk
- Nicole Amos, Clerk of the Essex County Board of Elections
- 1:55 PM - 2:10 PM | Break
- 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM | Cannabis Licensing: A Dash of Compliance Charm
- Matthew Craig, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
- Katherine Popso, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
- 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM | Break
- 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM | Parliamentary Procedures: Fly High with Order
- Shannon Sun, Professional Registered Parliamentarian, Certified Professional Parliamentarian
- TBD | MCANJ Game Night
Friday, February 27th
- 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakfast & IIMC Region II Business Meeting
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Break & Hotel Check-Out
- 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM | Kindness as a Cornerstone: Feed the Birds & Spread Joy
- Kathleen Cashman Walter, Cashman Consulting LLC
Special event information for attendees will be posted here!
To earn CMC or MMC points for sessions attended at the 2026 Municipal Clerks’ Continuing Education Conference, attendees must complete a satisfactory learning assessment for each session attended where they are seeking points.
Assessment requirements will be provided to conference attendees and posted here as soon as they become available.
Session credit approvals are available HERE.
The MCANJ offers exclusive sponsorship opportunities for organizations interested in supporting the conference.
Learn more about how to get involved and become a sponsor: MCANJ Sponsorship