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NJECPAC is a Continuing Political Committee (CPC). A CPC is any group of two or more persons acting jointly, or any corporation, partnership, or any other incorporated or unincorporated association, civic association or other organization, which in any calendar year contributes to aid or promote the candidacy of an individual, or the candidacies of individuals, for elective public office, or the passage or defeat of a public question or public questions, lobby for the passage or defeat of certain legislative bills introduced in the NJ Legislature in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8(b). A CPC is frequently referred to as Political Action Committee (PAC). The NJECPAC was formed to provide funding for legislative initiatives of its members and its member organizations representing the interests of Electrical Contractors, Small Businesses and Taxpayers throughout the State of New Jersey.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Cumberland County Adds To Rules For Contractors

The Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved additional rules for contractors looking to do business in the county.

The approved resolution is intended to ensure that county construction workers are only employed by "responsible contractors who have the training and the qualifications to get the job done effectively and safely," said Freeholder Nelson Thompson during the meeting.


Qualifications that Electrical Contractors must meet include participation in an Apprenticeship Program registered with the Federal or State Department of Labor such as the IBEW and IEC Apprentice Programs, and a submission of a statement agreeing to not employ any worker of less than journeyman status on a project.

The new rules, which are added to current county rules regarding contractors and not to replace them, apply to all "significant work," as defined as projects that fall under the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act.

Among the provisions contained in the resolution are:
  • Contracts in excess of $2,000 but less than $499,999 in total cost necessitate certification that the contractor and each subcontractor have at least one employee who has completed a 10-hour safety course provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Contracts of $500,000 and above require a 30-hour course.
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