WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 23

CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS

BYLAWS

 

Article I

Name

The name of this body shall be the Workforce Investment Area (WIA) 23 Chief Elected officials, hereinafter referred to as the “CEOs.” The CEOs are established by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220.

 

Article II

Purpose

The CEOs serve as a forum for the 14 county board chairpersons or their designated county board member representatives to carry out their functions under the Workforce Investment Act. It is the goal of the Act to create a workforce investment system which increases the employment, retention, and earnings as well as the occupational skill attainment by participants in order to improve the quality of the workforce, to reduce welfare dependency, and to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation.

 

Article III

Responsibilities

  • The responsibilities of the CEOs shall be as follows:
    • appoint a WIA 23 Workforce Investment Board (WIB); and
    • designate a fiscal agent/grant recipient.
  • In accordance with an agreement between the CEOs and in partnership with the WIA 23 WIB,
      • develop and submit a local plan;
      • select a one-stop operator(s);
      • approve the WIB’s budget;
      • oversee WIA programs;
      • cooperate in the appointment of the youth council;
      • agree on the memorandum of understanding; and
      • approve “additional” one-stop partners.
      • Agree on the selection of adult, youth, and dislocated worker program providers/managers
  • In accordance with an agreement between the CEOs, establish arrangements for agreement and consultation with the Governor and WIB regarding,
    • negotiation of local performance measures;
    • agreement on the provision of core or intensive services by the WIB;
    • coordination in the development of a reorganization plan following any WIB decertification;
    • coordination in the provision of rapid response activities;
    • coordination in the establishment of fiscal and accountability management systems; and
    • consultation arrangements with the Governor or the Secretary of Labor concerning any activities in the local area funded by the State or by the US Department of Labor.

 

Article IV

Membership

The CEOs shall be composed of the 14 county board chairpersons in WIA 23 or their designated county board member representatives.

 

Article V

Officers/Term/ Duties

The CEOs shall select a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from among the members of the CEOs. Terms of office shall be one year.

The duties and responsibilities of the Chairperson of the CEOs shall be as follows:

  • sets regular and special meetings of the CEOs;
  • presides at CEOs meetings in accordance with these Bylaws and procedures outlined in Roberts Rules of Order, Revised;
  • consults with staff regarding each meeting’s agenda;
  • provides for the annual selection of officers and the filling of any unexpired terms;
  • acts as authorized signator for the CEOs;
  • represents the CEOs on official business with the WIB, the Department of Labor, and the Governor;
  • abides by these Bylaws and the WIA;
  • abides by the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

The duties and responsibilities of the Vice-Chairperson of the CEOs shall be as follows:

  • presides at CEOs meetings in the absence of the Chairperson;
  • acts as authorized signator for the CEOs;
  • represents the CEOs on official business with the WIB, the Department of Labor, and the Governor;
  • acts as Chairperson in the absence of a Chairperson;
  • abides by these Bylaws and the WIA;
  • abides by the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

 

Article VI

Meetings

  • The CEOs shall meet on a regular basis (at least three times a program year) at times and places designated by the Chairperson.
  • The agenda for the regular meetings will be prepared by the Chairperson in conjunction with staff and mailed to the membership at least one week prior to the meeting date. The CEOs shall have the opportunity to confirm or modify the proposed agenda at the commencement of each meeting. The agenda for regular meetings shall include, but not limited to the following:
  • Roll Call
  • Introductions
  • Agenda Consideration
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Chairperson’s Comments
  • Public’s Comments
  • Date and Place of Next Meeting
  • Adjournment

All public comments shall be addressed to the Chairperson and, initially, answered by the Chairperson.

  • A quorum of the CEOs shall consist of a majority of the membership (8 county board chairs/representatives). No official business shall be conducted in the absence of a quorum.
  • A question shall be carried by a majority affirmative vote of a quorum.
  • The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson of the CEOs shall have the rights specified in the parliamentary procedures selected but, anything therein to the contrary notwithstanding, shall at all times have the right to vote on all questions presented.
  • All meetings of the CEOs shall be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

 

Article VII

Conflict of Interest

No member of the Chief Elected Officials may: vote on a matter under consideration by the CEOs regarding the provision of services by such member or that would provide direct financial benefit to such member or the immediate family of such member; or engage in any other activity determined by the Governor to constitute a conflict of interest as specified in the State plan.

 

Article VIII

Amendments

Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed and acted on at any regularly scheduled meeting of the CEOs. Amendments shall require at least a two-thirds vote of the membership (10 or more of the 14 members).

 

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Chief Elected Officials Agreement

 

Workforce Investment Area 23

Chief Elected Officials Agreement under the Workforce Investment Act

 

Workforce Investment Area 23 Agreement between Chief Elected Officials (CEOs) of Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Moultrie, and Richland counties on the:

Arrangements for CEOs responsibilities

Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) appointments

Grant recipient designation

Arrangements for partnering with the LWIB regarding

Local plan development and submission

Selection of one-stop operators

Approval of the LWIB’s budget

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program oversight

Cooperation in the appointment of the youth council

Agreement on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Approval of “additional” one-stop partner

Arrangements for agreement and consultation with the Governor and LWIB regarding

Negotiation of local performance measures

Agreement on the provision of core or intensive services by the LWIB

Coordination in the development of a reorganization plan following any LWIB decertification

Coordination in the provision of rapid response activities

Coordination in the establishment of fiscal and accountability management systems

Consultation arrangements with the Governor or the Secretary of Labor concerning any activities in the local area funded by the State or by the US Department of Labor

 

Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) appointments

WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 117( C ) (1) of the WIA, the Chief Elected Officials (CEOs) of Workforce Investment Area 23 have the responsibility to appoint members of the LWIB in accordance with the Act and with criteria developed by the State,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

The Workforce Investment area 23 WIB shall be composed of 41 members selected to meet Federal and state requirements for WIB composition. Each county board chairperson or their designated county board member representative to the Workforce Investment Area 23 CEOs shall be responsible for appointing members from their respective counties. These members must reside or work within the county of appointment or be responsible for one-stop partner programs within that county. Each county board chairperson or their designated county board representative should appoint at least one WIB member from the private sector, and it is recommended that a majority of each county’s representatives be from the private sector. The CEOs shall determine if any additional members beyond those required by Federal law or state criteria will be added to the WIB. The number of WIB 23 representatives from each county shall be as follows: Clark 2, Clay 2, Coles 6, Crawford 3, Cumberland 2, Douglas 3, Edgar 3, Effingham 4, Fayette 3, Jasper 2, Lawrence 2, Marion 5, Moultrie 2, and Richland 2. Initially, one-third of the WIB members shall be appointed to serve until June 30, 2001, one-third until June 30, 2002, and the remainder until June 30, 2003. Subsequent appointments shall be for three years, and members may serve until their successors are appointed, or until removed for cause by the WIB, or until that person is determined to no longer represent the appointment category. Nominations from the appropriate groups specified in the legislation, regulations and state criteria shall be submitted to the Crossroads Workforce Investment Board’s Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff who shall be responsible for ensuring the completeness and appropriateness of the nominations, for ensuring that the Workforce Investment Area 23 WIB conforms to all Federal and state requirements, for presenting relevant documentation to the state to ensure certification.

 

Grant recipient designation

WHEREAS, Section 117(d)(3)(B) of the WIA specifies that the local CEOs shall serve as the grant recipient and that in this capacity they shall enter into a grant relationship with the state for all WIA Title I funds (i.e., the adult, youth, and dislocated worker grants), disbursing these funds at the direction of the LWIB (as long as that direction does not violate a provision of the WIA); and

WHEREAS, the Act also provides that the CEOs may designate a fiscal agent to handle the disbursal of funds and to fulfill the role of grant recipient (the CEOs retaining financial responsibility for the funds),

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

The Crossroads Workforce Investment Board shall be designated to function as the fiscal agent and to fulfill the role of grant recipient in Workforce Investment Area 23. The Crossroads Workforce Investment Board shall assume primary responsibility for any disallowances as part of a grant or contract for the provision of fiscal service and shall be held liable for these funds by the CEOs. However, the CEOs recognize that this designation does not absolve the CEOs of their collective financial liability to the state for WIA funds.

Local plan development and submission

Selection of one-stop operators

Approval of the LWIB’s budget

WIA program oversight

Cooperation in the appointment of the youth council

Agreement on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Approval of “additional” one-stop partners

 

WHEREAS, Section 117(d)(1) of the WIA requires that the LWIB develop and submit a local plan to the Governor in partnership with the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(d)(2)(A) of the WIA requires that the LWIB designates or certifies one-stop operators and may terminate for cause the eligibility of such operators with the agreement of the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(d)(3)(A) of the WIA requires that the LWIB develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the local board subject to the approval of the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(d)(4) of the WIA requires that the LWIB conduct oversight with respect to local programs of youth activities, local employment and training activities, and the one-stop delivery system in the local area in partnership with the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(h)(1) of the WIA requires that the LWIB appoint a youth council as a subgroup of the LWIB in cooperation with the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(c)(1) of the WIA requires that the LWIB develop and enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the one-stop partners concerning the operation of the one-stop delivery system with the agreement of the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(b)(2) of the WIA requires that the LWIB and the CEOs to approve additional partners that carry out a human resource program consistent with that described in WIA for participation in the one-stop delivery system

WHEREAS, the WIA requires that services be offered according to specified requirements for adults, youth, and dislocated workers, and this implies that responsibility for each program be assigned to a specific program provider/manager, and these program providers/managers be selected by agreement between the CEOs and the WIB,

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

The CEOs agree to organize as a group, to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson who shall be authorized as signators for the CEOs, and meet on a regular basis to partner with the LWIB to fulfill the above responsibilities in this partnership and any other statutory responsibilities as defined in the WIA or as required by the Department of Labor or the Governor.

Negotiation of local performance measures

Agreement on the provision of core or intensive services by the LWIB

Coordination in the development of a reorganization plan following any LWIB decertification

Coordination in the provision of rapid response activities

Coordination in the establishment of fiscal and accountability management systems

Consultation arrangements with the Governor or the Secretary of Labor concerning any activities in the local area funded by the State or by the US Department of Labor

 

WHEREAS, Section 117(d)(5) of the WIA requires that the LWIB, CEOs, and the Governor shall negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(f)(2) of the WIA requires that the LWIB may provide core services or intensive services through a one-stop delivery system only with the agreement of the chief elected official and the Governor, and

WHEREAS, Section 117(c)(3) of the WIA requires that the Governor may require that a new local board be appointed and certified for the local area pursuant to a reorganization plan developed by the Governor, in consultation with the CEOs in the local area, and

WHEREAS, Section 134(a)(2)(A)(I) of the WIA requires that rapid response activities, carried out in local areas by the State or by an entity designated by the State, be provided in conjunction with the LWIB and the CEOs, and

WHEREAS, Section 136(F)(1) of the WIA requires that the Governor, in coordination with the LWIB and CEOs in the State, shall establish and operate a fiscal and management accountability information system based on guidelines established by the Secretary after consultation with the Governors, CEOs , and one-stop partners (such guidelines shall promote efficient collection and use of fiscal and management information for reporting and monitoring the use of funds made available and for preparing the annual report), and

WHEREAS, Section 195(8)(B) of the WIA requires that the Secretary shall notify the Governor and the appropriate LWIB and CEOs of, and consult with the Governor and LWIB and CEOs concerning, any activity to be funded by the Secretary under this title within the corresponding State or local area,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:

The CEOs agree to organize as a group, to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson who shall be authorized as signators for the CEOs and as spokesperson for the CEOs, and to meet on a regular basis to consult with the Governor (along with, in some cases, the LWIB) as needed.

The term of the agreement shall be effective from its date of execution and shall terminate with the termination of the Workforce Investment Act unless subsequently amended by the CEOs.

Original Agreement Approved 09/15/99

Revision Approved 05/09/03

_______________________________

Garry Stewart , CEOs Chairperson

 

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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA 23

CROSSROADS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

BYLAWS

 

Article I

Name

The name of this body shall be the Crossroads Workforce Investment Board, hereinafter referred to as the “CWIB.” The CWIB is established by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220.

 

Article II

Purpose

The CWIB serves as a forum for its appointed representatives to carry out CWIB functions under the Workforce Investment Act. It is the goal of the Act to create a workforce investment system which increases the employment, retention, and earnings as well as the occupational skill attainment by participants in order to improve the quality of the workforce, to reduce welfare dependency, and to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation.

 

Article III

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the CWIB shall be as follows:

A. With the CEOs, develop and submit to the Governor a comprehensive 5-year local plan.

B. Select operators and providers:

1. designate or certify, with CEOs agreement, a one-stop operator(s);

2. terminate, with CEOs agreement, one-stop operators for cause;

3. identify eligible providers of training services;

4. identify eligible youth service providers; and,

5. identify providers of intensive services.

6. designate, with CEOs agreement, Title I adult, youth, and dislocated worker program providers/managers

C. Develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the board, subject to the approval of the CEOs.

D. In partnership with the CEOs, conduct oversight of local programs of youth activities authorized under section 129, local employment and training activities authorized under section 134, and the one-stop delivery system.

E. Negotiate and reach agreement with the CEOs and the Governor on local performance measures.

F. Assist the Governor in developing the statewide employment statistics system.

G. Coordinate workforce investment activities with economic development strategies and develop other employer linkages.

H. Promote the participation of private sector employers in the workforce investment system and ensure the effective provision, through the system, of connecting, brokering, and coaching activities, through intermediaries such as the one-stop operator or through other organizations, to assist such employers in meeting hiring needs.

I. Establish, in cooperation with the CEOs, a youth council.

J. With the agreement of the CEOs, enter into a memorandum of understanding (between the WIB and the one-stop partners) concerning the operation of the one-stop delivery system.

K. With the agreement of the CEOs, provide for core and intensive services;

L. Coordinate with the CEOs in the provision of rapid response activities;

M. Coordinate with the CEOs in the establishment of fiscal and accountability management systems.

 

Article IV

Voting Membership

A. The CWIB shall be composed of 41voting members selected by county according to the CEOs Agreement. B.The voting membership shall meet Federal and state requirements for CWIB composition.

C. Each county board chairperson or their designated county board member representative shall make appointments from their respective county.

D. Members must reside or work within the county of appointment, or be responsible for one-stop partner programs within that county.

E. Initially, one-third of the members shall be appointed to serve until June 30, 2001, one- third until June 30, 2002, and the remainder until June 30, 2003. Subsequent appointments shall be for three years, and members may serve until their successors are appointed, or until removed for cause by the CWIB.

F. Any member shall be removed for cause, including:

1. lack of active participation on the CWIB [ missing three (3) consecutive meetings of the CWIB]; or

2. no longer representing the appointment category (or the one-stop partner); or

3. no longer residing or working in the county of appointment (excluding one-stop partners).

The determination of the above shall be made by the appointing county board chairperson/representative.

 

Nonvoting Membership

A. Members of the CWIB Youth Council shall be nonvoting members of the CWIB.

 

Article V

Officers/Terms/Duties

The CWIB shall select a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from among the private sector members of the CWIB. Terms of office shall be one year.

The duties and responsibilities of the Chairperson of the CWIB shall be as follows:

A. sets regular and special meetings of the CWIB;

B. presides at CWIB meetings in accordance with these Bylaws and the procedures outlined in Roberts Rules of Order, Revised;

C. consults with staff regarding each meeting’s agenda;

D. provides for the annual selection of officers and the filling of any unexpired terms; E. recommends committee chairpersons to the CWIB for their approval;

F. appoints CWIB members to all CWIB committees;

G. appoints members to the Youth Council;

H. recommends the Youth Council chairperson to the CWIB for their approval;

I. establishes, at the direction of the CWIB, such ad hoc committees as the CWIB deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities;

J. acts as authorized signator for the CWIB;

K. represents the CWIB on official business with the CEOs, the Department of Labor, and the Governor;

L. abides by these Bylaws and the WIA;

M. abides by the Illinois Open meetings Act.

 

The duties and responsibilities of the Vice-Chairperson of the CWIB shall be as follows:

A. presides at CWIB meetings in the absence of the Chairperson;

B. acts as authorized signator for the CWIB;

C. represents the CWIB on official business with the CEOs, the Department of Labor, and the Governor;

D. acts as the CWIB Chairperson in the absence of a Chairperson;

E. abides by these bylaws and the WIA;

F. abides by the Illinois Open meetings Act.

 

Article VI

Meetings

A. The CWIB shall meet on a regular basis (at least three times a program year) at times and places designated by the Chairperson.

B. The agenda for the regular meetings will be prepared by the Chairperson in conjunction with staff and mailed to the membership at least one week prior to the meeting date. The CWIB shall have the opportunity to confirm or modify the proposed agenda at the commencement of each meeting. The agenda for regular meetings shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Roll Call

2. Introductions

3. Agenda Consideration

4. Approval of Minutes

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Chairperson’s Comments

8. Public Comments

9. Date and Place of Next Meeting

10. Adjournment

All public comments shall be addressed to the chairperson and, initially, answered by the Chairperson.

C. A quorum of the CWIB shall consist of a majority of the current voting membership. No official business shall be conducted in the absence of a quorum.

D. A question shall be carried by a majority affirmative vote of a quorum.

E. The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson of the CWIB shall have the rights specified in the parliamentary procedures selected but, anything therein to the contrary notwithstanding, shall at all times have the right to vote on all questions presented.

All meetings of the CWIB shall be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

 

Article VII

Committees

There are hereby established the following standing committees of the CWIB:

Planning

Selection and Certification

Oversight

Executive

Claims and Audits

 

The purpose and functions of each of the standing committees is set forth in mission statements addended to these Bylaws.

A. Committee Meetings

1. The committees of the CWIB shall meet as often as required to fulfill the responsibilities and duties assigned.

2. All committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

B. Committee Membership

1. The CWIB Chairperson shall appoint all members to Committees, and members shall serve at the discretion of the Chairperson. Committee membership is open only to CWIB voting members. The only exception to the above is the Claims and Audits Committee as stated in its mission statement..

2. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend committee chairpersons to the CWIB for their approval.

C. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting membership of a committee. No official committee business shall be conducted in the absence of a quorum.

D. A question shall be carried by a majority affirmative vote of a quorum.

E. Any recommendation originating at the committee level or action(s) taken at the committee level shall not be binding in any way upon the CWIB except as noted in committee mission statements.

Article VIII  

 

Youth Council

A. Youth Council Duties

1. develop the portion of the plan relating to youth;

2. subject to the approval of the CWIB,

a. identify and recommend to the CWIB successful providers of youth program elements

b. identify and recommend to the CWIB eligible providers of youth activities to be awarded grants or contracts on a competitive basis;

c. conduct oversight with respect to the eligible providers of local youth activities;

3. coordinate youth activities; and

4. perform other duties as determined by the CWIB Chairperson.

B. Youth Council Meetings

1. The Youth Council shall meet as often as required to fulfill the responsibilities and duties assigned.

2. All Youth Council meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

 

C. Youth Council Membership

1. The CWIB Chairperson, in cooperation with the CEOs, shall appoint all Youth Council members, and members shall serve at the discretion of the Chairperson.

2. The membership shall meet Federal and state requirements for youth Council composition.

3. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend the Youth Council Chairperson to the CWIB for their approval.

D. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the membership. No official Youth Council business shall be conducted in the absence of a quorum.

E. A question shall be carried by a majority affirmative vote of a quorum.

 

Article IX

Conflict of Interest

No member of the CWIB, its committees, or the Youth Council may: vote on a matter under consideration regarding the provision of services by such member or that would provide direct financial benefit to such member or the immediate family of such member; or engage in any other activity determined by the Governor to constitute a conflict of interest as specified in the State plan.

 

Article X

Incorporation Provisions  

No part of the net earning of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article Four of the Board’s Articles of Incorporation. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Articles of Incorporation, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501©)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170©)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

 

Article XI

Amendments

Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed and acted on at any regularly scheduled meeting of the CWIB. Amendments shall require at least a two-thirds vote of the membership.

Addendum

Standing Committee Mission Statements

Oversight
Selection and Certification
Planning
Claims and Audits
Marketing and Economic Development
Executive

 

CROSSROADS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Oversight Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) CWIB members. Committee members shall be appointed by the CWIB Chairperson and shall serve at the discretion of the Chairperson. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend the Committee Chairperson to the CWIB for approval.

The general mission of the Oversight Committee (with the approval of the CWIB and with the agreement or cooperation, as appropriate, of the CEOs) is to perform the following functions:

*conduct oversight of local employment and training activities authorized under section 134 and the one-stop delivery system,

*negotiate and reach agreement with the CEOs and the Governor on local performance measures, and to periodically assess and evaluate local performance on these measures including customer satisfaction, and

*coordinate with the CEOs in the establishment of fiscal and accountability management systems

 

CROSSROADS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

SELECTION AND CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Selection and Certification Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) CWIB members. Committee members shall be appointed by the CWIB Chairperson and shall serve at the discretion of the Chairperson. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend the Committee Chairperson to the CWIB for approval.

The general mission of the Selection and Certification Committee (with the approval of the CWIB and with the agreement or cooperation, as appropriate, of the CEOs), is to:

*select operators and providers, including performing the following functions:

designate or certify a one-stop operator(s)

terminate one-stop operators for cause

identify eligible providers of training services

identify providers of intensive services

designate Title I adult/youth and dislocated worker program provider/managers

*enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the CWIB and the one-stop partners concerning the operation of the one-stop delivery system

*monitor that system and to update that MOU

 

CROSSROADS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

PLANNING COMMITTEE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Planning Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) CWIB members. Committee members shall be appointed by the CWIB Chairperson and shall serve at the discretion of the Chairperson. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend the Committee Chairperson to the CWIB for approval.

The general mission of the Planning Committee (with the approval of the CWIB and with the agreement or cooperation, as appropriate, of the CEOs) is to perform the following functions:

*develop the comprehensive 5-year plan and all modifications to the plan (the Youth Council develops the youth portion of the plan), including,

identifying needs of business, job seekers, and workers

describing the one-stop delivery system

describing performance goals and performance management

describing and assessing training activities

describing the coordination process with the statewide rapid response

describing and assessing youth activities

describing the process for incorporating public comments

identifying the entity responsible for awarding grants

presenting the budgets and planned registrants

*develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the CWIB

*assist the Governor in developing the statewide employment statistics system

*provide for core and intensive services

*coordinate with the CEOs in the provision of rapid response activities

 

CROSSROADS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

CLAIMS AND AUDITS COMMITTEE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Claims and Audits Committee shall consist of a minimum of four (4) CWIB members and one (1) Chief Elected Official/Representative. The CWIB members shall be appointed by the CWIB Chairperson and shall serve at the discretion of the CWIB Chairperson, and the CEO shall be appointed by the CEOs Chairperson and shall serve at the discretion of the CEOs Chairperson. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend the Committee Chairperson to the CWIB for approval, and the Claims and Audits Committee Chairperson shall also serve as the CWIB’s Treasurer.

The general mission of the Claims and Audits Committee (with the approval of the CWIB and with the agreement or cooperation, as appropriate, of the CEOs) is to perform the following functions:

*review and approve claims and financial statements

*review and approve the annual financial audit

 

CROSSROADS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

MARKETING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Marketing and Economic Development Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5) members. Committee members shall be appointed by the CWIB Chairperson and shall serve at the discretion of the Chairperson. The CWIB Chairperson shall recommend the Committee Chairperson to the CWIB for approval.

The general mission of the Marketing and Economic Development Committee (with the approval of the CWIB and with the agreement or cooperation, as appropriate, of the CEOs) is to:

*promote the participation of private sector employers in the workforce investment system

*coordinate workforce investment activities with area economic development strategies

*work with economic development groups to market the area to prospective employers

*market partner services to private sector employers and other customers, including job seekers and youth

*ensure the effective provision of services to assist employers in meeting hiring needs by developing training/services specifically targeting those private sector needs

 

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Executive Committee shall consist of the CWIB Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the standing committee chairpersons (Planning, Oversight, Selection and Certification, Claims and Audits, and Marketing and Economic Development), the Youth Council Chairperson, the CEOs Chairperson, and the immediate past CWIB Chairperson. The CWIB Chairperson will act as the Executive Committee Chairperson.

The general mission of the Executive Committee (with the approval of the CWIB and with the agreement or cooperation, as appropriate, of the CEOs) is to:

* coordinate activities of the CWIB standing committees, Youth Council, and CEOs

*make recommendations to the CWIB and CEOs on general policy matters

*act as the Board’s personnel committee (as the Board’s personnel committee, the Executive Committee will select all senior level administrators and perform yearly evaluations of these administrators)

 

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