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Course Descriptions
Each of the courses listed below includes a broad introduction to the subject matter and also stresses the important role of the municipal attorney. The major topics listed are intended to be representative of the course content.
Legal Aspects of Land Use for New Jersey Attorneys* - 16 hours
Major topics: general background of land use law; rule-making powers; the master plan; zoning ordinances; variances; appeals; examination.
Municipal Finances—Raising and Spending Money by Municipalities - 15 hours
Major topics: municipal budget process; bonding; property tax assessment; tax lien enforcement and collection; Local Public Contracts Law; examination.
Legal Aspects of Municipal Labor Relations - 15 hours
Major topics: overview of public sector labor relations; the scope of negotiations in public employment;
negotiation process; arbitration; practice and procedure before PERC and the courts; examination.
Legal Aspects of Municipal Procedure* - 16 hours
Major topics: introduction to New Jersey local government; governing body meeting procedures; conflict of interest and the appearance of conflict for municipal attorneys and public officials; examination.
Municipal Tort Liability in New Jersey - 12 hours
Major topics: claims; public policy—general structure; public employees, public property cases; corrections and police; jury trial and comparative negligence; defense and indemnification; examination.
Public Land and Buildings in New Jersey - 10 hours
Major topics: sources of law; acquisition; tax foreclosure; easements; joint purchase; disposition; dedication, acceptance, and vacation; examination.
* This course features an internet-based learning aid. A valid email address and access to the internet are required.
The Diplomate Certificate
The courses in this program are designed to provide valuable
information about local government law for experienced local
government attorneys, for those who have been recently appointed,
and for those who seek local government appointments. Successful
completion of all courses makes one eligible for a certificate
as a Diplomate in New Jersey Local Government Law.
Requirements
An applicant for the Diplomate must be a member of the New Jersey
Bar and must satisfactorily complete all six of the New Jersey
Local Government Law courses described.
In addition to the six required courses, each participant
must earn 12 hours of continuing legal education credits by
attending seminars offered by New Jersey ICLE or comparable,
approved providers. Seminars must be approved by the curriculum
committee.
The Diplomate designation will remain in effect for a period
of five years and is subject to renewal. Renewal of the designation
for an additional period of five years is granted after a
Diplomate attends 30 or more hours of relevant continuing
legal education. New Jersey ICLE seminars in the areas of
Environmental, Land Use, Real Estate, Taxation, Labor and
Employment Law, or Civil or Appellate Trial Practice meet
this requirement.
Other seminars must be approved by the Curriculum Committee
of the Local Government Law program.
Applicants must apply for the designation with the Center
for Government Services. A fee of $30 (payable to Rutgers,
The State University) is charged for the issuance of the certificate.
A $25 fee is charged for the issuance of each renewal.
Students must meet attendance requirements, pass a final examination,
and pay all course fees in order to successfully complete
a course.
Instructional Staff and
Scheduling
The coadjutant faculty is composed of attorneys and government
officials with specialized knowledge of local government law.
Courses are scheduled in both the fall and spring semesters.
Times and locations are announced in advance of each semester.
Withdrawal
The Center will refund the full program fee to any individual
who provides written notice of withdrawal prior to the start
of the first class session. Mail or fax withdrawal notices to:
New Jersey Local Government Law
Center for Government Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1979
Fax: 732/932-3586
Sponsorship
The Diplomate in New Jersey Municipal Law
is offered jointly by the Center for Government Services
of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the New
Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys (NJILGA).
The Center for Government Services is responsible for administration.
NJILGA is responsible for the overall development of the
courses and the curriculum.
Information
For more information, contact the Center for Government
Services at the number listed above, or visit the CGS web
site at www.policy.rutgers.edu/cgs.
Telephone: 732/932-3640 ext. 648 |
