Municipal Clerks’ Continuing Education Conference

Municipal Clerks’ Continuing Education Conference 
April 8, 9, 10, 2025 
Hard Rock, Atlantic City

Course Code: MC-4006-SP25-1

 

This event is co-sponsored by the Rutgers University Center for Government Services and the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey.

 

 

Conference Details: 

Course Code: MC-4006-SP25-1
Fee: $490
Dates: April 8, 9, 10, 2025
Location: Hard Rock, Atlantic City
 
There are two ways to register for the conference:
 
      1) If registering with a purchase order, visit https://cgs.rutgers.edu/form/registration-form for the registration form and PO instructions. You will need the following information to register with a PO.
      Course Title:  Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference
      Course Code:  MC-4006-SP25-1 (You may wish to write it down to enter on the online form OR copy/paste the code from this page to enter on the online form).
      Course Fee:  $490
      PO Number
 
      2) If registering with a credit card or e-check, register online: Visit https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=94402

Municipal Clerks’ Continuing Education Conference

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

In addition to the educational sessions, conference attendees can shop MCANJ merchandise on Tuesday and Wednesday!

Our keynote, Michael Mannix, will be available for a book signing after his presentation. Bring your copy of the book or purchase a copy onsite with your credit card, Zelle, or Venmo.

7:30 – 8:30                             Conference Sign-In and Breakfast

8:15 – 8:45                             Welcome Remarks – Growing Together

                                                     Deanna Bennett, MCANJ President, Borough of Haddonfield

                                                     Laura Flagg, Rutgers Center for Government Services

8:45 –10:15                           The 5Ls – The Gift of a Balanced Life

                                                     Michael Mannix, Unparalleled Performance

10:15 – 10:30                       Break

10:30 – 12:00                       AI’s Role in Shaping Government - Planting the Roots of Innovation

                                                    Marc Pfeiffer, Sr. Policy Fellow, and Associate Director, Bloustein Local, 

                                                    a unit of the Center for Urban Policy Research, Rutgers University; and

                                                    Kim-Marie White, Municipal Clerk/Township Manager of Eastampton Township

12:00 – 1:00                          Lunch

1:00 – 2:30                             Purchasing Updates – Navigating Purchasing’s Rotating Rules

                                                    Marc Pfeiffer, Sr. Policy Fellow, and Associate Director, Bloustein Local, 

                                                    a unit of the Center for Urban Policy Research, Rutgers University; and

                                                     TBA, NJ Department of Community Affairs

2:30 – 2:45                             Break

2:45 – 3:45                             Daniel’s Law: Tending to the Details

                                                   Robert Feher, Acting Director of the New Jersey Department of 

                                                   Community Affairs’ Office of Information Privacy

3:45 – 4:00                             Break

4:00 – 5:00                             ABC Insights: Blossom Your Knowledge with the Latest Updates                                                                             

                                                     Kelly Troilo, Bureau Chief of Licensing Bureau

                                                     Tia Johnson, Supervisor of Retail Licensing Unit

                                                    Johnette Rainier, Supervisor of Permit/Brand Unit

                                                    Missy Urban, Deputy Director, Director’s Office

 

5:15 – 6:30                             Exhibitor Set-Up

6:30 – 8:30                             President’s Reception


Wednesday, April 9, 2025

In addition ot the educational sessions, conference attendees can visit with exhibitors, explore MCANJ merchandise, and participate in the MCANJ's Annual Tricky Tray!

7:30 – 8:30                             Breakfast & Visit with Exhibitors

8:15 – 8:30                            Morning Announcements

8:30 – 10:00                          Election Updates:  Pruning your Knowledge to Stay Sharp                                                                                             

                                                   Mary Melfi, County Clerk, Hunterdon County

 

10:00 – 10:15                       Break/Visit Exhibitors

10:15 – 11:45                       Raffles & Games of Chance Updates:  Digging into the Latest Changes

                                                    Michael Bianco, Investigator, Legalized Games of 

                                                    Chance Control Commission, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

11:45 – 1:45                          MCANJ Annual Meeting & Lunch

                                                     Deanna Bennett, MCANJ President

                                                     Michael Carucci, Esq., Sills Cummis & Gross

1:45 – 2:15                             Break/Visit Exhibitors

2:15 – 3:45                             OPRA In Focus: Tilling the Groundwork for What You Need to Know

                                                     Chief Denis Connell, Connell Consulting, LLC

3:45 – 5:00                             Exhibitor Reception and Tricky Tray Prize Pick Up

                                                    

Dinner on your own.  Enjoy one of Atlantic City’s many eateries  

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Embrace the spirit of gardening (and comfort) by wearing your overalls today!

7:30 – 8:30                             Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00                          Harvesting New Jersey’s Legislative Updates

                                                     Lori Buckelew, Deputy Executive Director, NJ League of Municipalities

10:00 – 10:15                       Break

10:15 – 11:55                       Cultivating Ethics: Growing Integrity in Municipal Government

                                                     John Gillespie, Esq., Parker McCay

                                                     Leslie Parikh, Esq., Gebhardt & Kiefer

                                                     Tara St. Angelo, Esq., Gebhardt & Kiefer

11:55 – 12:05                       Break, Closing Remarks, 50/50 and Scholarship Winner Announcements
 
12:05 – 1:05                        Planting Registrar Credits – Official title will germinate soon!

Please view the CEU credit information HERE.  This information will be updated as additional approvals are received.

Visit the exhibitor registration page for additional information.

All overnight reservations at Resorts must be made, modified, or canceled individually directly through the Hard Rock. You must book by March 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EST, for the discounted rate of $99/night plus taxes and fees.

Book Online: 
https://book.passkey.com/go/GCLR25Z

Call to Book: 
Reservations Number: 609-449-6860 
Group Code: GCLR25Z (Guests Must give Group Code to agent to locate your group discounted rates)

Book with a Purchase Order: 
Directions 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 on the MCANJ's website.