The 2022-23 Elected Officials Risk Management Seminar is now available through the LMS learning portal. This course details ways to control workers’ compensation and liability insurance costs. Municipal elected officials, authority commissioners and a member’s CEO (i.e. municipal manager /administrator or executive director) who completes this course by May 2023 may qualify for a $250credit […]
2022 Recipient of the NJLM Distinguished Public Service Award The New Jersey League of Municipalities honored David Grubb, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (MEL JIF), as one of the 2022 recipients of the Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of his nearly four decades of leadership and commitment […]
The 2021-2022 MEL JIF Annual Report “THE POWER OF COLLABORATION: FACING CHALLENGES – PRODUCING RESULTS” is now available. Click here to view or download. The 2022 MEL Infographic is also available. Click here to view or download.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) is actively tracking an outbreak of monkeypox that has spread across several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including the United States. The monkeypox virus is spreading mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox.The CDC recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to […]
The MEL (Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund), MRHIF (Municipal Reinsurance Health Fund) and the NJCE (NJ Counties Excess Joint Insurance Fund) sponsored the 11th annual educational seminar for elected officials, commissioners, municipal, county and authority personnel, risk managers and related professionals. Session 1 – April 29, 2022Click HERE to view a recording of this session.• Local Officials Ethics Act […]
The number of cyber threats and vulnerabilities are on the rise. Click HERE to read the latest MEL Cyber Task Force Bulletin for more information.Click HERE to visit the MEL Cyber Risk Control resource page for access to the latest Model Risk Control plan and other important tools to protect against cyber attacks.
As we enter the summer season the number of special events on the schedule will continue to grow. Before the fireworks, parades, concerts, fairs and the circus comes to town make sure you are prepared to make safety a top priority. Click here to read the latest MSI Bulletin that outlines best practices for community events.
Robbinsville Township Administrator Joy Tozzi Elected Chair of the MEL JIF Second Woman to Serve as Chair The Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (MEL) is pleased to announce the election of Joy Tozzi, Administrator of Robbinsville Township, as Chair of the fund. The MEL JIF is the largest governmental self-insurance pool for property and […]
As the season’s change and cold weather is the norm, it is important to address key maintenance responsibilities and take precautions to reduce the chance of fire protection impairment or property loss at your facilities. Click here for the latest MSI Bulletin which includes tips and best practices for winterizing your buildings and properties.
The MEL Safety Institute has released two bulletins to assist municipalities with safety issues related to winter activities. Please click on the links below to view best practices:Winter Ice Activities Best PracticesTemporary Ice Skating Rinks Best Practices