New Jersey A1594 allows municipalities to permit newly elected governing body members to join meetings closed to the public.

New Jersey A1594 amends existing law to allow a municipality to permit a newly elected member of its governing body to participate in meetings where the public is excluded. This change enables the newly elected member to engage in discussions on important municipal issues before taking their oaths of office. The Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs will create an official statement for the newly elected member to sign, acknowledging adherence to the municipality's rules on conduct in such meetings. This statement will be filed with the municipal clerk.

New Jersey A1594 allows municipalities to permit newly elected governing body members to join meetings closed to the public.

New Jersey A1594 amends existing law to allow a municipality to permit a newly elected member of its governing body to participate in meetings where the public is excluded. This change enables the newly elected member to engage in discussions on important municipal issues before taking their oaths of office. The Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs will create an official statement for the newly elected member to sign, acknowledging adherence to the municipality's rules on conduct in such meetings. This statement will be filed with the municipal clerk.