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a. Approve the submission of the unsigned application for Local Board Recertification under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, (Public Law 113-128) Sections 106 and 107, to the State of California Employment Development Department; and
b. Authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors and the Chairperson of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board to sign the application
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the submission of the unsigned application for Local Board Recertification under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, (Public Law 113-128) Sections 106 and 107, to the State of California Employment Development Department; and
b. Authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors and the Chairperson of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board to sign the application
SUMMARY:
In accordance with Section 106 and 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), the Monterey County Workforce Development Board seeks to apply for Existing Local Area Designation and Local Board Re-Certification under the WIOA. Continued receipt of WIOA funds is conditioned upon continuing certification as a Local Area Workforce Development Board.
DISCUSSION:
The State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) issued a final Directive on January 22, 2016 with policies and procedures regarding the Local Board recertification under the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. The directive contains state-imposed requirements, as well as federal requirements, which are indicated by bold, italic type (directive attached).
The policy provides guidance and establishes the procedures for recertification of Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Boards) under WIOA. If granted by EDD, Local Board recertification is effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
WIOA Sections 106 and 107 provide the criteria for the initial de...
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