DLGS Search for Deputy Director/Retirement of Marc Pfeiffer - 01/25/2012

Long-time Division of Local Government Services Deputy Director Marc Pfeiffer has decided it is time to retire and will be leaving State service at the end of March.  The Division must now recruit a qualified individual to support the Division's management and policy activities.  DLGS Director Tom Neff is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Director.  A job description with requirements and qualifications is available on the Division website.  If you are qualified and interested, or know of another qualified individual to fill this critical position, please be sure a cover letter and resume are filed with with the Division not later than February 3.

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Local Finance Notice 2012-1 provides an update regarding the annual cost of living increase for municipalities and fire districts that have Length of Service Award Plans (LOSAP) and provide a COLA increase each year.  The Notice describes the separate increase calculations for both municipal and fire district LOSAP plans that provide for COLA increases.

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Local Finance Notices 2011-20R (Revised) and 2011-34 both contain important information concerning implementation of c.78 Health Benefit Reform matters.  2011-20R replaces the original guidance issued as 2011-20.  Notice 2011-34 summarizes the substantive changes to the Notice and officials responsible for health benefit administration should re-read 2011-20R to ensure full understanding of the changes.  Questions can be emailed to dlgs@dca.state.nj.us. 

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The Department of Community Affairs recently announced that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for the upcoming heating season which runs from November 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012.  The DCA administers this federal program which provides low-income households with money to help pay their heating bills.  Information about the program is available online or call 1-800-510-3102. 

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Earlier this year, Governor Christie signed into law the New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c.70).  This new law establishes new residency requirements for all public employees.  Local Finance Notice 2011-30 provides a copy of the law, guidance, and a list of questions and answers concerning the new law.  Please share this with appropriate individuals in your organization.

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