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County Administrator's Report 13. 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	06/26/2014
Issue: Appointments to the CareerSource Escarosa (Formerly Workforce Escarosa) Board of Directors
From:	Marilyn Wesley
Department:	Community Affairs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Appointments to the CareerSource Escarosa (Formerly Workforce Escarosa) Board of Directors - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director

That the Board confirm the appointments of Jennifer Allen McFarren, Director of Workforce Development for the Greater Pensacola Chamber, and Willard N. "Bill" Dagnall, AVP of Business Development for Navy Federal Credit Union, to the CareerSource Escarosa (formerly Workforce Escarosa) Board of Directors, as private sector representatives, for a three-year term, with each term of appointment to be effective June 26, 2014, through June 25, 2017.

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 Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI). 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 must conform to the requirements of the law, and have final approval from the local governing entity of each county – which, for Escambia County, is the Board of County Commissioners.

On May 22, 2013, the Workforce Florida Board of Directors approved a new, statewide unified brand for Florida's Workforce System. Developed through statewide collaboration and market research, the new brand will be implemented throughout Florida during the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year. Thusly, Workforce Florida and Workforce Escarosa are now CareerSource Florida and CareerSource Escarosa, respectively. More information on the branding initiative can be found on the MyFlorida.com website.

Jennifer McFarren and Bill Dagnall replace former private sector representatives Kelly Reeser and Becky Decesare, respectively.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Appointments to this Board of Directors are made in accordance with state and federal legislation.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon approval by the Board, these appointments shall become effective for the expressed dates. The Department of Community Affairs has coordinated with CareerSource Escarosa on these appointments.

Attachments
Jennifer McFarren Appointment Info
Bill Dagnall Appointment Info