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County Administrator's Report 11. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	01/18/2018
Issue: CareerSource Escarosa Board Appointment
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the CareerSource Escarosa (formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Board of Directors - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Director

That the Board approve the appointment of Tawana Gilbert, Area Supervisor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors to fill the vacancy left by Brenda Moorer, Area Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, who resigned from the board on September 29, 2017. The Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) authorizes a representative from Vocational Rehabilitation sit on the regional workforce board. A three-year term is being requested, as outlined in the CareerSource Escarosa bylaws. This term will begin on January 18, 2018, and will end on January 17, 2021.

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Directors of CareerSource Escarosa serves as the local governing board for workforce development and job training activities as approved by CareerSource Florida and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). The State and federal legislation governing the Board's activities requires that Board membership represent specific community sectors from within the CareerSource Escarosa geographical area. Consistent with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) there will be one representative from Vocational Rehabilitation on the Board. The appointment of Ms. Gilbert will comply with the provisions of WIOA requirements as well as the CareerSource Escarosa bylaws.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Appointments and reappointments to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors are made in accordance with State and federal legislation and the CareerSource Escarosa bylaws. Assistant County Attorney Bobbie Ellis-Wiggins has reviewed and approved this request.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

All Escambia County appointments and reappointments to this Board of Directors must have approval from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners, the appointment of Ms. Gilbert shall become effective the date of approval. CareerSource Escarosa has coordinated with the Department of Neighborhood & Human Services in submission of this request.

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CareerSource Escarosa Board Appointment