Workforce Investment Act of 1998 - Basics

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The following reflects the statute. If your state has a grandfathered board, it may be quite different.
 
Section 111(b)(3): The majority of the members of the state WIB shall be representatives of business.
 
Section 111(b)(2): Members of the board shall represent diverse regions of the state, urban, rural, and suburban.
 
Section 111(c): The Governor shall appoint the chairperson from among the business representatives.
 
Section 111(b)(1): Membership
> Governor
> 2 members of each chamber of the state legislature appointed by the presiding officers of each chamber

> Representatives appointed by the Governor of

  • Business, who are owners, chief executives, or operating officers of businesses with optimum policymaking or hiring authority; who have employment opportunities in the state; and are appointed from among individuals named by state business associations and trade associations
  • Chief elected officials.
  • Labor organizations who have been nominated by state labor federations.
  • Individuals and organizations who have experience with respect to youth activities.
  • Individuals and organizations who have experience and expertise in the delivery of workforce investment activity, including chief executive officers of community colleges and community-based organizations within the state.
  • Lead state agency or representative of the state with responsibility for One-Stops.
  • Other representatives and state agency officials that the Governor may designate


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