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County Administrator's Report 11. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	08/18/2016
Issue: CareerSource Escarosa Board Appointment
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board confirm the appointment of Kathaleen L. Cole, Campus President at Fortis Institute, as the training, private-for-profit representative on the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Directors effective August 18, 2016, through August 18, 2019. The request will allow for compliance with the CareerSource Escarosa Board of Director's By-Laws regarding Board representation and terms.

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Directors of CareerSource Escarosa serves as the local governing board for workforce development and job training activities as approved by Career Source Florida and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Federal and State legislation that govern the Boards 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 to the Board of Directors are made in accordance with the 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 from the private sector.

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, the appointment 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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CareerSource Appointment