(a) The Local Workforce Investment Board (Local Board) is appointed
by the chief elected official in each local area in accordance with
State criteria established under WIA section 117(b), and is certified
by the Governor every two years, in accordance with WIA section
117(c)(2).
(b) In partnership with the chief elected official(s), the Local
Board sets policy for the portion of the Statewide workforce investment
system within the local area.
(c) The Local Board and the chief elected official(s) may enter
into an agreement that describes the respective roles and
responsibilities of the parties.
(d) The Local Board, in partnership with the chief elected
official, develops the local workforce investment plan and performs the
functions described in WIA section 117(d). (WIA section 117 (d).)
(e) In the case in which a local area includes more than one unit
of general local government in accordance with WIA section 117
(c)(1)(B), the chief elected officials of such units may execute an
agreement to describe their responsibilities for carrying out the roles
and responsibilities. If, after a reasonable effort, the chief elected
officials are unable to reach agreement, the Governor may appoint the
members of the local board from individuals nominated or recommended as
specified in WIA section 117(b).
(f) In the case in which the State Plan indicates that the State
will be treated as a local area under WIA title I, the Governor may
designate the State Board to carry out any of the roles of the Local
Board.
