HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081125.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS FOR WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated August 17, 1998, the Board ratified the Bylaws for the
Weld County Workforce Development Board, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with an Amendment to said Bylaws for the Weld
County Workforce Development Board, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to amend said Bylaws, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Bylaws for the Weld County Workforce Development Board be, and
hereby are, approved as amended.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 16th day of April, A.D., 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ELa ELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Date of signature:
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BYLAWS
WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this Weld County Government Advisory Board shall be the"Weld County
Workforce Development Board."
ARTICLE II-PURPOSE
The Weld County Workforce Development Board, hereinafter referred to as WCWDB, is
a workforce development board of community and business representatives which have expertise
in developing and implementing system and program strategic planning. The mission is to keep
the workforce system responsive to employers, employees and job seekers. The WCWDB
envisions a workforce development system which is: understandable to its customers and easy to
use; administered locally; focused on outcomes and performance; supportive to individuals'
growth to become productive employees and to develop skills to progress in the level of
performance; and one that is flexible and pro-active in changing resources to meet customer
need. The WCWDB is focused on: planning to achieve long range goals through the overall
direction of workforce development in Weld County: resolving issues,problems, or conflicts
which obstruct progress toward a quality workforce; resource mobilization(people, financial and
communication) to achieve short and long range initiatives; and celebrating success and
progress.
ARTICLE III--MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, VACANCY
Section 1--Number: The WCWDB shall consist of up to twenty-nine (29) voting
members as determined by the Board of Commissioners of Weld County.
Section 2--Appointment and Membership Requirements: The membership of the
WCWDB shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
with the main goal being that a majority of the quorum required to conduct business must
consist of private business representatives, subject to the following requirements:
a. Representatives of the private business sector shall constitute a majority of the
membership of the WCWDB, reflecting industry and business, including agricultural
business. Representatives may be appointed from among individuals nominated by
local business organizations and business trade associations.
b. Representatives of organized labor and community-based organizations.
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c. Public sector membership shall include representation from:
i. Public assistance vi. Post-Secondary Education(Carl
Perkins)
ii. Economic development vii. Wagner Peyser Act, Trade Act of 1974
iii. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Veteran Programs
iv. Older Americans Act viii. Community Service Block Grant
d. Membership shall be as geographically representative of Weld County as possible.
e. All appointments to membership shall comply with the requirements stated in the
Workforce Investment Act,
f. All nominations for WCWDB membership must be reviewed by the WCWDB with
recommendations for appointment forwarded to the Board of Commissioners of Weld
County. The membership of the WCWDB shall be certified by the Governor, upon
the Governor's determination that the composition and appointments are consistent
with the state requirements for a Regional Workforce Board. Such certification shall
be made or denied within 30 days after the date on which a list of members and
necessary supporting documentation are submitted to the Governor.
g. Terms of membership shall be(3) years. No person shall serve more than two (2)
consecutive three (3) year terms. The Director of the Weld County Department of
Social Services shall be a standing, voting member, not subject to the term limitation
stated above. The normal term of membership shall be three(3) years. No person
shall serve more than two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms.
Section 3--Attendance Requirement; Vacancy: All WCWDB members are required to
attend WCWDB meetings regularly. Any WCWDB member who misses three(3) consecutive
WCWDB meetings, or a total of four(4) regular WCWDB meetings during a one (1) year
period, is subject to dismissal from membership by the Board of County Commissioners. In the
event of a vacancy of a member position, notice of the vacancy shall be published in the County
Newspaper and applications accepted from interested Weld County residents. The vacancy shall
be filled by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to the requirements set forth in these
Bylaws. The WCWDB will recommend qualified individuals to the Board of County
Commissioners for appointment.
Section 4 --Conflict of Interest: No member of the WCWDB may cast a vote on any
matter which would involve a conflict of interest. "Conflict of interest" shall be defined as stated
in the Colorado Code of Ethics, C.R.S. §§ 24-18-101, et. seq., or Section 16-9 of the Weld
County Home Rule Charter.
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ARTICLE V--BOARD ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It shall be the responsibility of the WCWDB to provide program oversight and policy
guidance to all federal and state funded workforce development programs under its jurisdiction
established by law or under the discretion of the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, as
well as to plan, oversee and coordinate the implementation of programs and services of the
Division of Human Services' Employment Services of Weld County. Employment Services of
Weld County is considered to be a"Workforce Center" due to the integration of several federal
and state funded programs under a single delivery system. More specifically, the responsibilities
of the WCWDB shall include:
a. In partnership with the Board of County Commissioners, develop and submit a local
plan to the Governor
b. Define overall policy for and oversight of, responsibilities of Employment Services of
Weld County.
c. Establish basic policies, guidelines and principles for operation.
d. Development of a Workforce Board/Local Elected Official Agreement to include, at
minimum: description of the local service delivery design, according to state
guidelines, which identifies the partners and location of the Workforce Center,
the fiscal agent and program administrator.
e. Select one-stop operators.
f. Enter into memorandums of understanding with partner employment programs.
g. Develop a local marketing plan, including promotional materials, press releases,
h. Identify eligible providers of adult and dislocated worker intensive services and
training services.
i. Select eligible youth service providers.
j. Review progress of other Workforce Development Board committees, subcommittees
and task force groups and act on recommendations.
k. Oversee operations to ensure that legislative intent is met and resources utilized for
maximum benefit.
1. With local elected officials, ensure that training meets business and labor market
needs through a system of workforce service centers and qualified service providers.
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m. Negotiate and reach agreement on local performance measures with the Board of
County Commissioners and the Governor.
n. Provide recommendations to the Weld County Board of Commissioners concerning
policy direction, grants, contracts and agreements.
o. Coordinate workforce investment activities with economic development strategies and
develop employer linkages.
p. Promotion of Employment Services of Weld County and appropriate state workforce
legislation.
q. Promote private sector involvement in the statewide system to assist employers in
meeting hiring needs.
ARTICLE VI--OFFICERS AND MEETINGS
Section 1-- Election of Chair: The WCWDB shall elect from its members a Chair, who
shall be representative of business and industry. The Chair shall serve a one (1) year term
beginning in January. No Chair shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Section 2-- Election of Vice-Chair: The Vice-Chair shall be elected from the WCWDB
Membership. The Vice Chair shall preside and perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair's
absence, and shall perform all duties that may be assigned by the Chair.
Section 3--Meetings: Regular meetings shall be monthly or as determined by the
WCWDB, unless there is no business to transact. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the
WCWDB and may call special meetings when needed. Notice to the members of special
meetings shall be provided at least 48 hours before the meeting. Special meetings may also be
called by one-third (1/3) of the WCWDB membership. The time and place of the WCWDB
meetings shall be determined by the WCWDB members. Meetings of the WCWDB shall be
open and accessible to the general public and minutes shall be maintained.
Section 4--Quorum A meeting shall be deemed formed when more than half(Yz) of the
presently constituted voting membership is present and the majority are representative of private
sector business.
Section 5--Voting: A majority vote of the members of quorum shall be considered a
favorable vote upon all motions or resolutions considered by the WCWDB.
Section 6--Executive Committee: An Executive Committee shall be composed of the
Chair and subcommittee chairs. Subcommittee chairs shall be appointed from the private sector
business members. The Chair can appoint any other members from the general membership to
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serve on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to act on
matters between regular WCWDB meetings,but only on those items which cannot wait for full
board meeting and those actions must be ratified at the subsequent regular WCWDB meeting.
Section 7--Subcommittees, Task Forces and Technical Advisory Committees: The
WCWDB may appoint subcommittees, any additional task forces, and technical advisory
committees as deemed necessary.
Section 8-- Robert's Rules of Order: Robert's Rules of Order as Revised shall govern the
conduct of the WCWDB meetings.
ARTICLE VII--AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
These Bylaws may be amended, subject to approval of the Board of County
Commissioners, of Weld County, at a regular or special meeting of the WCWDB, provided that
any proposed amendment to the Bylaws has been reviewed by the WCWDB members at a
previous meeting. Amendment of these Bylaws shall require an affirmative vote of 50%plus
one(1) of the presently constituted WCWDB voting membership.
Revised May,2001,BRDBYLWS.tg.wpd
Approved by Board of County Commissioners April 16,2008.
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