REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 7, 2020
FROM
SANDRA HARMSEN, Interim Director, Workforce Development Department
SUBJECT
Title v
Amended and Restated Workforce Development Board By-Laws
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve the amended and restated By-Laws for the Workforce Development Board pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
(Presenter: Sandra Harmsen, Interim Director, 387-9862)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Improve County Government Operations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Funding is provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is tasked with providing administrative oversight to mandated Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, long-range planning for local workforce needs, development of economic strategies, and the promotion of private sector employer partnerships. On August 25, 2015 (Item No. 59), the Board of Supervisors (BOS) established the size of the WDB and approved the process for appointment of nominees and applicants to the WDB.
This item approves amendments to the WDB By-laws that improve operations and provides clarity and details on functionality of the WDB and its standing committees.
On March 1, 2016 (Item No. 75), the BOS approved the WDB By-Laws in accordance with the County of San Bernardino Handbook for Members of Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees, federal and state laws, and regulations.
On February 12, 2020, the WDB approved the amended and restated WDB By-laws. Significant updates and/or revisions to the WDB By-laws include:
* Authorized Duties and Responsibilities - revised section language regarding the designation o...
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