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County Administrator's Report 12. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue: Appointments to CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Appointments to the CareerSource Escarosa (Formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Board of Directors - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Confirm the appointment of Arthur Searcy, Agent/Owner of State Farm Insurance, to the CareerSource Escarosa (formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Board of Directors, as a private sector representative, to serve as a replacement for Van Mansker, effective January 19, 2017, through July 9, 2020. Mr. Mansker resigned on April 30, 2016, as a private sector representative to the board. Mr. Mansker's term was to expire July 10, 2018; however, CareerSource Escarosa is requesting that Mr. Searcy's term be effective January 19, 2017, and extended through July 9, 2020; and

B. Confirm the appointment of Kristine Rushing, COO, Risk Consultant, Beck Partners, to the CareerSource Escarosa (formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Board of Directors, as a private sector representative, to serve as a replacement for Scott Ginnetti, effective January 19, 2017, through July 9, 2020. Mr. Ginnetti resigned on June 2, 2016, as a private sector representative to the board. Mr. Ginnetti's term was to expire July 10, 2018; however, CareerSource Escarosa is requesting that Ms. Rushing's term be effective January 19, 2017, and extended through July 9, 2020.

The above requests will allow for compliance with CareerSource Escarosa Board of Director's By-Laws regarding Board representation and terms.

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Directors for 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). Federal and State legislation that govern the Board activities require specific membership from various community sectors where the governing Boards are located. This Board serves the demographic area of Region One, comprised of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. All appointments and reappointments must conform to the requirements of the law, and must have final approval from the local governing entity of each county which for Escambia County is the Board of County Commissioners.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Appointments and Reappointments to the Board of Directors are made in accordance with state and federal legislation. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Public Law 113-128 allows for a 19 member Board of Directors, with 10 of those members being from the private sector.

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, the reappointments shall become effective for the expressed dates. CareerSource Escarosa has coordinated with the Department of Neighborhood and Human Services in submission of this request.

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