by Ian Singer | Feb 2, 2018 | Municipalities
By Dennis M. Galvin, Esq. Published in New Jersey Lawyer, August, 2008 Our Democracy depends on the character of our elected officials. From time to time all governments need to examine their conduct and when necessary, undertake reasonable reforms. One can only...
by Ian Singer | Jun 23, 2017 | Municipalities
Decision Allows for Easier Access to Data Earlier this week, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a decision which will require public agencies, including municipalities, throughout New Jersey to respond to requests for, and potentially to compile lists or reports...
by Ian Singer | May 5, 2017 | Municipalities
As widely reported for the Puerto Rico municipal bond crisis, the Island of Puerto Rico has indicated that it will file for bankruptcy protection. The initial attraction of municipal bonds to investors is the tax-free income. States that issue bonds also exempt their...
by Ian Singer | Oct 21, 2015 | Municipalities
If you are a municipal governing body or board member, you need to constantly assess potential conflicts of interest and whether you have a disqualifying interest that would prohibit you from considering a land use ordinance or application. Failure to do so could...
by Ian Singer | Aug 21, 2015 | Municipalities
News for public board members (and their audiences): the Sunshine Law does not require public bodies to make all documents referenced in their agendas available to the public prior to a meeting. A recent published decision by the Appellate Division,Opderbeck v....