Overview

Course Materials

All students enrolled in Municipal Clerk courses are required to supply their own Study Guide for use in class. Effective 1/1/24, a new 4th Edition of the Study Guide updated through Supplement #3 (09/2023) is required for use in class. All orders must be submitted through General Code, publisher and distributor of the Municipal Clerk Study Guide. Additional information and ordering instructions are available on General Code's website at: http://www.generalcode.com/rutgers/            

Course Schedule

All registrations for online/distant learning and in-person courses must be received NO LATER than three business days before the class begins. Late registrations will NOT be accepted.

Please visit the Registration page for important information regarding online course expectations and registration.

 

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MCANJ Scholarships

The Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey (MCANJ) offers scholarship opportunities for students pursuing their RMC, CMC, or MMC certifications.  Please visit http://www.njclerks.org for more information.

Course Schedule

All registrations for online/distant learning and in-person courses must be received NO LATER than three business days before the class begins. Late registrations will NOT be accepted.

Please visit the Registration page for important information regarding online course expectations and registration.

Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk
MC-4000-SP24
Date(s)
Time(s)
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location(s)
Action

Course Code: MC-4000-SP24-1

1/9, 1/13^, 1/16, 1/20^, 1/23, 1/27^, 1/31

6pm-9pm; 9am-1pm^

Pamela Borek

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4000-SP24-2

4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4^

10am-3pm and 9am-1pm^

Kim Marie White

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4000-SP24-3

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1

6pm-9pm

Pamela Borek

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk
MC-4001-SP24
Date(s)
Time(s)
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location(s)
Action

Course Code: MC-4001-SP24-1

2/5 - 3/9; Live virtual class 3/9

9:00am-4:00pm Live class on 3/9

Jennica Bileci

$653.00

Online: Canvas; Asynchronous

Register

Course Code: MC-4001-SP24-2

5/13 - 6/15; Live virtual class 6/15

9:00am-4:00pm Live class on 6/15

Jennica Bileci

$653.00

Online: Canvas; Asynchronous

Register

Local Elections Administration
MC-4002-FA23
Date(s)
Time(s)
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location(s)
Action

Course Code: MC-4002-FA23-1

11/13 - 12/16

12/16 - live session from 9-4

Jennica Bileci

$653.00

Online: Canvas; Asynchronous

Register

Course Code: MC-4002-SP24-1

1/10, 1/11, 1/17, 1/18, 1/24, 1/25, 1/31

5:30pm-8:30pm

Corinne Williams

$653.00

Online: Zoom, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4002-SP24-2

3/18 - 4/20; Live virtual class 4/20

9:00am-4:00pm Live class on 4/20

Jennica Bileci

$653.00

Canvas; Asynchronous

Register

Course Code: MC-4002-SP24-3

5/1, 5/2, 5/8, 5/9, 5/15, 5/16, 5/22

5:30pm-8:30pm

Corinne Williams

$653.00

Online: Zoom, all live

Register

Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks
MC-4003-FA23
Date(s)
Time(s)
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location(s)
Action

Course Code: MC-4003-FA23-1

11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

9am-2pm and 9am-1pm^

Mark Mutter

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4003-FA23-2

10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/20^, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20

6pm-9pm

Kim Marie White

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4003-SP24-1

1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22^

9am-2pm and 9am-1pm^

Mark Mutter

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4003-SP24-2

6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31

6pm-9pm

Kim Marie White

$745.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Information & Records Management
MC-4004-FA23
Date(s)
Time(s)
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location(s)
Action

Course Code: MC-4004-FA23-2

11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16^

9am-4pm and 9am-12pm^

Paul Margiotta

$653.00

Online: Zoom, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4004-SP24-1

2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24^

9am-4pm and 9am-12pm^

Paul Margiotta

$653.00

Online: Zoom, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4004-SP24-2

4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27^

9am-4pm and 9am-12pm^

Paul Margiotta

$653.00

Online: Zoom, all live

Register

Course Code: MC-4004-SP24-3

6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22^

9am-4pm and 9am-12pm^

Paul Margiotta

$653.00

Online: Zoom, all live

Register

Municipal Clerk Review
MC-4005-SP24
Date(s)
Time(s)
Instructor(s)
Fee
Location(s)
Action

Course Code: MC-4005-SP24-1

3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23^

10am-3:30pm and 10am-2:30^

Kim Marie White

$653.00

Online: Canvas, all live

Register

Courses

21 hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk

A more detailed and technical description of the municipal clerk's office is presented in this course. Subjects include personnel policies and procedures, municipal land use law, financial duties, and other miscellaneous duties. There is a review and examination.

21 Hours

The management of information continues to undergo revolutionary change. Terminologies as well as processes have shifted dramatically. Retention of records and records filing have evolved into management information systems. This course teaches essential records management techniques and addresses the role of "clerk as information manager."

24 hours

This course serves to acquaint the student with statutory and some non-statutory duties of the municipal clerk, and offers a general introduction to municipal government. Specific areas of responsibility covered include core duties, legalized games of chance, meeting agendas and minutes, open public meetings, general office procedures, and various licenses and licensing procedures. There is a review and examination.

21 hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk

This course is designed to acquaint students with Title 19, the goals of which are to assure a fair and open electoral process, full participation by the electorate, and clear lines of responsibility for elected officials. Topics covered include the responsibilities of the County Board of Elections and the County Clerk's office, voter registration, petitions and referenda, and political party procedure. The Faulkner Act election procedures and Charter Study Law and procedures also are discussed. There is a review and examination.

18 hours
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Duties of the Municipal Clerk, Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk , Local Elections Administration, Information and Records Management, Municipal Finance Administration for Municipal Clerks

This program is a review of the Municipal Clerks curriculum, and is offered prior to the State Registered Municipal Clerk (RMC) Examination. It does not include a review of the state exam questions, and it is not required to take the New Jersey certification exam.

24 hours
Prerequisite: Advanced Duties of the Municipal Clerk 

This course is designed to provide the foundation for a better understanding of local government fiscal affairs. Major areas covered include the institutional framework of local government, the state's role in supervision and assistance, local public contracts law, municipal caps, municipal budgeting, budget execution, and local budget law and local bond law. A final exam is given.

Continuing Education Information

IIMC requires a minimum of 120 hours of university instruction to qualify for its CMC professional designation. The NJ Institute focus is primarily on topics relating to management, communication, and leadership. A minimum of four CMC Institute courses, sponsored in New Jersey by the Rutgers Center for Government Services, will be offered at various times throughout the year. Frequently these will be offered jointly with MMC courses. Through the university one education credit is earned for every two hours class time towards the educational requirement, as well as NJ DCA approved professional development credits. IIMC membership is not required for attendance. Separate CMC Institute announcements are emailed either from Rutgers or the MCANJ; occasionally flyers or brochures will be mailed. Announcements are always available on the Center’s website as well as the IIMC and the MCANJ’s websites. 

Rutgers University is the designated IIMC Institute in New Jersey. At the Center for Government Services, the program has been developed in conjunction with the Municipal Clerks Association of NJ (MCANJ). Inquiries regarding the NJ IIMC programs can be directed to the NJ Institute Director, at flagg@docs.rutgers.edu.  To join the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, visit www.iimc.com for questions, membership requirements and an application form. 

This MMC program is designed to offer advanced training and education in management and interpersonal subject areas. The purpose is to promote continuing education of the professional municipal clerk. CMC designation is a prerequisite for this program. A minimum of three MMC Academy courses, sponsored in New Jersey by the Rutgers Center for Government Services, will be offered at various times throughout the year. Through the university one education credit is earned for every two hours class time towards the educational requirement, as well as NJ DCA approved professional development credits. IIMC membership is not required for attendance. Separate MMC Academy announcements are emailed either from Rutgers or the MCANJ; occasionally flyers or brochures will be mailed. Announcements are always available on the Center’s website as well as the IIMC and the MCANJ’s websites.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et al., Chapter 174, P.L. 1985, a municipal clerk may qualify for certification by the State of New Jersey as Registered Municipal Clerk. Examinations for the Registered Municipal Clerk designation are given periodically by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Certification Unit, Division of Local Government Services (DLGS). For information on experience and other requirements for attaining certification, please contact the DLGS at 609-633-6349 or visit the Division website.

All persons holding the certification of Registered Municipal Clerk in the State of New Jersey are required to obtain 20 contact hours of continuing education during a two-year period. For further information, visit the websites of the Certification Unit of the NJ Department of Community Affairs, http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dlgs/programs/certification.html, or the Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey, www.njclerks.org.