Workforce Investment Board

Purpose: Established pursuant to Public Law 105-220, Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

Composition: The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is composed of representatives from:
• business;
• organized labor;
• public agencies (education, rehabilitation services, public assistance, economic development, and public employment services);
• Section 117(b) (4) of P.L. 105-220 specifies that the majority of members shall be businesses from the local area.

Terms: Members are appointed by the County Board to three-year terms and may be reappointed to a maximum of two consecutive terms not to exceed 6 years.

Meeting Requirements: The WIB meets 10 times per year. Additional meetings may be called upon the determination of the WIB.

Responsibilities:

To determine the most effective designation of administrative entities, grant recipients, and program operators for the Workforce Service Area, with the exception of Job Service as the administrative entity and grant recipient for Wagner-Peyser, Veterans' Title 38 Programs, and Unemployment Insurance funds.
Jointly plan for collaboration and provide for on-site review and oversight of program performance.
Select local priorities for service and target populations for supplemental programming within Workforce Investment Board if such board exists within the WSA, state, and federal guidance parameters.
Assure nonduplication of services and a unified delivery within their WSA.

Remuneration: Members of the Workforce Investment Board are eligible to receive meeting per diem and mileage reimbursement at the rate established by the County Board.

Operating Procedures: This board operates in accordance with the operating procedures established by the county.