Executive order [July 6, 1999C]

THE STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS: The American economy is increasingly driven by creativity, innovation and technology; and

WHEREAS:

Sustained economic growth in Georgia will be largely dependent upon the development and availability of a skilled workforce that enables Georgia businesses to effectively compete in an increasingly competitive global economy; and

WHEREAS: The shortage of skilled workers in key growth industries is an impediment to sustained economic growth; and

WHEREAS:

There is a need for strategic planning to address Georgia's long-term economic goals by developing a workforce that meets the labor needs of a broad spectrum of Georgia businesses; and

WHEREAS:

The strategic plan should provide for the development of a comprehensive, integrated, customer-driven training, employment and career development system that meets the needs of discouraged workers, the unemployed, and the underemployed, as well as workers seeking to enhance their skills for continued career advancement; and

WHEREAS:

Congress passed into law the "Workforce Investment Act of 1998" (Public Law No. 105-220), for the purpose of preparing youth and adults for entry into the labor force, and to provide for the planning, implementation and ongoing oversight of a comprehensive State workforce development system designed to improve

workforce training, employment, literacy and vocational rehabilitation: and

WHEREAS:

These objectives can be accomplished under the auspices of a Workforce Investment Board that enlists the view of a diverse group of government, business and community leaders to develop a strategic plan for workforce development in Georgia;

WHEREAS: By Executive Orders dated April 8, 1999, and June 24, 1999, the Workforce Investment Board was created; and

NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED:

That the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor shall serve as my designee for the implementation of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED: That there is established the Workforce Investment Board, to include the following members:

The Governor of Georgia;

The Commissioner of Labor;

The Commissioner of Technical and Adult Education;

The Commissioner of Transportation;

The Commissioner of Community Affairs;

The Commissioner of Industry, Trade and Tourism;

The Commissioner of Human Resources;

Two members of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives;

Two members of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;

Two members of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Governor;
Two members of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Governor;
Two county chief elected officials appointed by the Governor;
Two municipal chief elected officials appointed by the Governor;
The State School Superintendent;
The Executive Director of the Georgia Student Finance Commission;
Representatives of business in the State, appointed by the Governor, who
(i) are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, and other business executives or employers with optimum policymaking or hiring authority, including members of local boards as described in 29 U.S.C. 5 2832(b) (2) (A) (i);
(ii) represent businesses with employment opportunities that reflect the employment opportunities of the State; and
(iii) are appointed from among individuals nominated by State business organizations and business trade associations;
Representatives of individuals or individuals and organizations that have experience with respect to youth activities appointed by the Governor;
Representatives of labor organizations appointed by the Governor who have been nominated by State labor federations;
A representative of workforce investment service deliverers appointed by the Commissioner of Labor;

or employee shall be reimbursed by the agency of which he or she is an officer or employee for reasonably necessary travel expenses actually incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a member of the Board. Except as otherwise provided in this+ section, members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED:

That the Workforce Investment Board shall assist in preparing the strategic plan and overseeing the development of a 21St century workforce system that prepares Georgia citizens for employment opportunities offered by Georgia businesses, pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, with responsibilities to include assistance with the following:

Preparation of a State strategic workforce development plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Labor;

Development and continuous improvement of a statewide system of activities that are funded under 29 U.S.C.A. 2811 et seq. or carried out through a one-stop delivery system described in section 29 U.S.C. 2864(c) that receives funds under 29 U.S.C.A. 5 2811 et seq., including-
(a) Development of linkages in order to assure coordination and nonduplication among the programs and activities described in section 2841(b) of this title; and

(b) Review of local workforce investment system plans;

Commenting at least once annually on the measures taken pursuant to section 113(b) (14) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act (20 U.S.C. 5 2323(b) (14));

Designation of local areas as required in 29 U.S.C. 5 2831;

Development of allocation formulas for the distribution of funds for adult employment and training activities and youth activities to local areas as permitted under 29 U.S.C. 55 2853(b) (3) (B) and 2863(b) (3) (B);

Development and continuous improvement of comprehensive State performance measures, including State adjusted levels of performance, to assess the effectiveness of the workforce investment activities in the State as required under 29 U.S.C. 5 2871(b);

Development of a statewide system to integrate programs authorized under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 5 601 et seq.), section 6(d)(4) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d) (4) ), and work programs authorized under section 6(o) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)) into the workforce investment system;

Preparation of the annual report described in 29 U.S.C. S 2871(d) for submission to the U. S. Secretary of Labor;

Development of the statewide employment statistics system described in section 1,5(e) of the Wagner-Peyser Act; and

Development of an application for an incentive grant under 20 U.S.C. 9273.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED:

That a member of a State board may not
(a) vote on a matter under consideration by the State board

(i) regarding the provision of services by such member (or by an entity that such member represents); or

(ii) that would provide direct financial benefit to such member or the immediate family of such member; or

(b) engage in any other activity determined by the Governor to constitute a conflict of interest as specified in the State strategic workforce development plan.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED:

That the responsibility for oversight of the Schoolto-Work initiative established pursuant to the Schoolto-Work Opportunities Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103229, previously delegated to the Workforce Policy and Planning Council, is hereby delegated to the Workforce Investment Board.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED:

That the Board shall be administratively attached to the Department of Labor, contracting with said Department for personal services and other operating needs; and

That all State departments, institutions, agencies, commissions, councils, authorities, boards, bureaus, or other entities of the State are authorized and required to provide all information and support as required by the Board to perform its duties.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED: That a Partners' Council of the Workforce Investment Board be established as a subcommittee of the Board
and be composed of the following Board members:

The Governor;

The Commissioner of Labor (Chair);

The Commissioner of Technical and Adult Education;

The State School Superintendent;

The Executive Director of the Georgia Student Finance Commission;

One member of the Georgia House of Representatives selected by the Governor;

One member of the Georgia Senate selected by the Governor;

A representative of business in the State selected by the Governor;

A representative of labor organizations selected by the Governor;

The Chancellor of the University System of Georgia;

The Commissioner of Corrections; and

The Commissioner of Human Resources.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED:

That the Partners' Council shall provide administrative support to the Board in overseeing the implementation of the workforce development system, including assistance with State and local strategic plans, local workforce development boards, establishing performance standards and benchmarks, establishment of one-stop development centers, development of a budget, development of allocation formulas for distribution of funds to local areas, legislative issues, preparing agendas and staff support; and

That the Partners' Council shall be staffed by an Executive Director, whose primary duty will be the implementation of the workforce development system; and

That the Executive Director shall be supervised by the Commissioner of Labor; and

That the Council shall be authorized to employ and contract with other individuals and organizations needed to assist in the execution of the Council's responsibilities.

IT IS FURTHER

Representatives of individuals and organizations, appointed by the Governor, that have experience and expertise in the delivery of workforce investment activities, including chief executive officers of community colleges and communitybased organizations within the State;
The Chancellor of the University System of Georgia; and
The Commissioner of Corrections.
IT IS FURTHER
ORDERED: That a majority of the Board shall be comprised of members who represent business in the State;
That the Chair of the Board shall be a representative of business in the State and shall be selected by the Governor;
That the Board shall adopt bylaws to guide its proceedings;
That Members of the Board that represent organizations, agencies, or other entities shall be individuals with optimum policymaking authority within the organizations, agencies, or entities;
That members of the Board shall represent diverse regions of the State, including urban, rural, and suburban areas;
That members of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the official who appointed such member to the Board; and
That each member of the Board who is not otherwise a State officer or employee is authorized to receive reimbursement from funds of the Department of Labor for reasonably necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a member of the Board, provided that such funds are available. Should funds not be available for this purpose, the same members shall serve without compensation. Each member of the Board who is otherwise a State officer

ORDERED: That the aforementioned Executive Orders dated April 8, 1999, and June 24, 1999, are hereby withdrawn. T h i s b' day of July, 1999.
GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY