To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Agreement for the Administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
? Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding agreement between the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDB) and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (BOS),
setting forth their respective roles and responsibilities pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, for a term beginning March 25, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
This agreement reflects the shared objectives of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the Board of Supervisors (BOS) to establish and maintain an effective workforce development system that benefits the residents of Contra Costa County. Through this partnership, the BOS and WDB affirm their commitment to administering the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), its regulations, and any related directives issued by the Governor and the California Workforce Development Board, with the goal of ensuring the effective implementation of WIOA programs.
Initially approved by the Board on July 20, 2004, this agreement has not been updated since its adoption. To address legislative and regulatory changes enacted over the years, a redlined version was developed, and the agreement has been amended and restated accordingly.
The Workforce Development Board recommends approval of the Amended and Restated Agreement as presented. Approval of this item will authorize its submission to the Employment Development Department, thereby completing the Local Area Designation and Recertification process required under WIOA.
The amended agreement clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of both the Workforce Developm...
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