Common use of Local Board Clause in Contracts

Local Board. The Local Board ensures the workforce-related needs of employers, workers, and job seekers in the Local Area and/or the region are met, to the maximum extent possible with available resources. The Local Board will, at a minimum: In Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the Local Area, develop and submit a Local Area plan that includes a description of the activities that shall be undertaken by the Local Board and its Partners, and that aligns its strategic vision, goals, objectives, and workforce-related policies to the regional plan and economy, In Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the planning region, develop and submit a single regional plan that includes a description of the activities that shall be undertaken by all Local Boards and their Partners, and that incorporates plans for each of the Local areas in the planning region, In collaboration and Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the planning region, develop the strategic regional vision, goals, objectives, and workforce­ related policies, In cooperation with the Local CEOs and the other Local Boards within the regional area, design and approve the Arkansas Workforce Center network structure. This includes, but is not limited to: Adequate, sufficient, and accessible one-stop center locations and facilities, Sufficient numbers and types of providers of career and training services (including eligible providers with expertise in assisting individuals with disabilities and eligible providers with expertise in assisting adults in need of adult education and literacy activities), A holistic system of supporting services, and One or more competitively procured one-stop operators. In collaboration with the CEOs, designate through a competitive process, oversee, monitor, implement corrective action, and, if applicable, terminate the one-stop operator(s), Determine the role and day-to-day duties of the one-stop operator, Approve annual budget allocations for operation of the Arkansas Workforce Center network, Help the one-stop operator recruit operational Partners and negotiate MOUs with new Partners, Leverage additional funding for the Arkansas Workforce Center network to operate and expand one-stop customer activities and resources, and Review and evaluate performance of the Local Area and one-stop operator. Specific responsibilities include, at a minimum: Assist the CEO and the Local Board with the development and submission of a single regional and local plan, Support the Local Board with the implementation and execution of the regional vision, goals, objectives, and workforce-related policies, including all duties outlined above, Provide operational and grant-specific guidance to the one-stop operator, Investigate and resolve elevated customer complaints and grievance issues, Prepare regular reports and recommendations to the Local Board, and Oversee negotiations and maintenance of MOUs with one-stop Partners. The one-stop operator will assist the Local Board in establishing and maintaining the Arkansas Workforce Center network structure. This includes but is not limited to:______________________ Ensuring that State requirements for center certification are met and maintained, Ensuring that career services such the ones outlined in WIOA sec. 134(c)(2) are available and accessible, Ensuring that documentation for WIOA grant expenditures are maintained in accordance with 2 C.F.R. 200 et seq., Ensuring that Local Board policies are implemented and adhered to, Adhering to the provisions outlined in the contract with the Local Board and the Local Board Business Plan, Reinforcing strategic objectives of the Local Board to Partners, and Ensuring staff are properly trained by their formal leadership organizations and provided technical assistance, as needed. Integrating systems and coordinating services for the center and its Partners, placing priority on customer service. Integrated Workforce Service Delivery, as defined by WIOA, means organizing and implementing services by function (rather than by program), when permitted by a program's authorizing statute and as appropriate, and by coordinating policies, staff communication, capacity building, and training efforts. Aligning activities functionally, e.g., Skills Development Team or Business Services Team. Ensuring service integration focuses on serving all customers seamlessly (including targeted populations) by providing a full range of services staffed by cross-functional teams, consistent with the purpose, scope, and requirements of each program. The services are seamless to the customer, meaning the services are free of cumbersome transitions or duplicative registrations from one program service to another and there is a smooth customer flow to access the array of services available in the workforce center. Overseeing and coordinating partner, program, and Arkansas Workforce Center network performance. This includes but is not limited to: Providing and/or contributing to reports of center activities, as requested by the Local Board, Identifying and facilitating the timely resolution of complaints, problems, and other issues, Collaborating with the Local Board on efforts designed to ensure the meeting of program performance measures, including data sharing procedures to ensure effective data matching, timely data entry into the case management systems, and coordinated data batch downloads (while ensuring the confidentiality requirements of FERPA, 34 CFR 361.38, and 20 CFR part 603), Ensuring open communication with the formal leader(s) in order to facilitate efficient and effective center operations, Evaluating customer satisfaction data and propose service strategy changes to the Local Board based on findings. Managing fiscal responsibilities and records for the center. This includes assisting the Local Board with cost allocations and the maintenance and reconciliation of one-stop center operation budgets. The one-stop operator will not assist in the development, preparation, and submission of Local plans. They cannot manage or assist in future competitive processes for selecting operators or select or terminate one-stop operators, career services providers, or Youth providers. The operator cannot negotiate local performance accountability measures or develop and submit budgets for activities of the Local Board. Local Board is responsible for the negotiated performance measures, strategic planning, budgets, and one-stop operator oversight (including monitoring).

Local Board. The Local Board ensures the workforce-related needs of employers, workers, and job seekers in the Local Area and/or the region are met, to the maximum extent possible with available resources. The Local Board will, at a minimum:  In Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the Local Area, develop and submit a Local Area plan that includes a description of the activities that shall be undertaken by the Local Board and its Partners, and that aligns its strategic vision, goals, objectives, and workforce-related policies to the regional plan and economy,  In Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the planning region, develop and submit a single regional plan that includes a description of the activities that shall be undertaken by all Local Boards and their Partners, and that incorporates plans for each of the Local areas in the planning region,  In collaboration and Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the planning region, develop the strategic regional vision, goals, objectives, and workforce­ workforce- related policies,  In cooperation with the Local CEOs and the other Local Boards within the regional area, design and approve the Arkansas Workforce Center network structure. This includes, but is not limited to: o Adequate, sufficient, and accessible one-stop center locations and facilities, o Sufficient numbers and types of providers of career and training services (including eligible providers with expertise in assisting individuals with disabilities and eligible providers with expertise in assisting adults in need of adult education and literacy activities), o A holistic system of supporting services, and o One or more competitively procured one-stop operators.  In collaboration with the CEOs, designate through a competitive process, oversee, monitor, implement corrective action, and, if applicable, terminate the one-stop operator(s),  Determine the role and day-to-day duties of the one-stop operator,  Approve annual budget allocations for operation of the Arkansas Workforce Center network,  Help the one-stop operator recruit operational Partners and negotiate MOUs with new Partners,  Leverage additional funding for the Arkansas Workforce Center network to operate and expand one-stop customer activities and resources, and  Review and evaluate performance of the Local Area and one-stop operator. Specific responsibilities include, at a minimum:  Assist the CEO and the Local Board with the development and submission of a single regional and local plan,  Support the Local Board with the implementation and execution of the regional visionmission, goals, objectives, and workforce-related policies, including all duties outlined above,  Provide operational and grant-specific guidance to the one-stop operator,  Investigate and resolve elevated customer complaints and grievance issues,  Prepare regular reports and recommendations to the Local Board, and  Oversee negotiations and maintenance of MOUs with one-stop Partners. The one-stop operator will assist the Local Board in establishing and maintaining the Arkansas Workforce Center network structure. This includes but is not limited to:______________________ :  Ensuring that State requirements for center certification are met and maintained,  Ensuring that career services such the ones outlined in WIOA sec. 134(c)(2) are available and accessible, Ensuring that documentation for WIOA grant expenditures are maintained in accordance with 2 C.F.R. 200 et seq.,  Ensuring that Local Board policies are implemented and adhered to,  Adhering to the provisions outlined in the contract with the Local Board and the Local Board Business Workforce Development Area Plan,  Reinforcing strategic objectives of the Local Board to Partners, and  Ensuring staff are properly trained by their formal leadership organizations and provided technical assistance, as needed.  Integrating systems and coordinating services for the center and its Partners, placing priority on customer service. Integrated Workforce Service Deliveryworkforce service delivery, as defined by WIOA, means organizing and implementing services by function (rather than by program), when permitted by a program's ’s authorizing statute and as appropriate, and by coordinating policies, staff communication, capacity building, and training efforts.  Aligning activities functionally, e.g., Skills Development Team or Business Services Team.  Ensuring service integration focuses on serving all customers seamlessly (including targeted populations) by providing a full range of services staffed by cross-functional teams, consistent with the purpose, scope, and requirements of each program. The services are seamless to the customer, meaning the services are free of cumbersome transitions or duplicative registrations from one program service to another and there is a smooth customer flow to access the array of services available in the workforce center.  Overseeing and coordinating partner, program, and Arkansas Workforce Center network performance. This includes but is not limited to: o Providing and/or contributing to reports of center activities, as requested by the Local Board, o Identifying and facilitating the timely resolution of complaints, problems, and other issues, o Collaborating with the Local Board on efforts designed to ensure the meeting of program performance measures, including data sharing procedures to ensure effective data matching, timely data entry into the case management systems, and coordinated data batch downloads (while ensuring the confidentiality requirements of FERPA, 34 CFR 361.38, and 20 CFR part 603), o Ensuring open communication with the formal leader(s) in order to facilitate efficient and effective center operations, o Evaluating customer satisfaction data and propose service strategy changes to the Local Board based on findings. o Managing fiscal responsibilities and records for the center. This includes assisting the Local Board with cost allocations and the maintenance and reconciliation of one-stop center operation budgets. The one-stop operator will not assist in the development, preparation, and submission of Local plans. They cannot manage or assist in future competitive processes for selecting operators or select or terminate one-stop operators, career services providers, or Youth providers. The operator cannot negotiate local performance accountability measures or develop and submit budgets for activities of the Local Board. Local Board is responsible for the negotiated performance measures, strategic planning, budgets, and one-stop operator oversight (including monitoring).

Local Board. The Local Board ensures the workforce-related workforce­related needs of employers, workers, and job seekers in the Local Area and/or the region are met, to the maximum extent possible with available resources. The Local Board will, at a minimum: • In Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the Local Area, develop and submit a Local Area plan that includes a description of the activities that shall be undertaken by the Local Board and its Partners, and that aligns its strategic vision, goals, objectives, and workforce-workforce­ related policies to the regional plan and economy, • In Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the planning region, develop and submit a single regional plan that includes a description of the activities that shall be undertaken by all Local Boards and their Partners, and that incorporates plans for each of the Local areas in the planning region, • In collaboration and Partnership with the CEOs and other applicable Partners within the planning region, develop the strategic regional vision, goals, objectives, and workforce­ related policies, • In cooperation with the Local CEOs and the other Local Boards within the regional area, o design and approve the Arkansas Workforce Center network structure. This includes, but is not limited to: o Adequate, sufficient, and accessible one-stop one­stop center locations and facilities, Sufficient numbers and types of providers of career and training services (including eligible providers with expertise in assisting individuals with disabilities and eligible providers with expertise in assisting adults in need of adult education and literacy activities), o A holistic system of supporting services, and o One or more competitively procured one-stop one­stop operators. • In collaboration with the CEOs, designate through a competitive process, oversee, monitor, implement corrective action, and, if applicable, terminate the one-stop one­stop operator(s), • Determine the role and day-to-day day­to­day duties of the one-stop one­stop operator, • Approve annual budget allocations for operation of the Arkansas Workforce Center network, • Help the one-stop one­stop operator recruit operational Partners and negotiate MOUs with new Partners, • Leverage additional funding for the Arkansas Workforce Center network to operate and expand one-one­ stop customer activities and resources, and • Review and evaluate performance of the Local Area and one-stop one­stop operator. Specific responsibilities include, at a minimum: • Assist the CEO and the Local Board with the development and submission of a single regional and local plan, • Support the Local Board with the implementation and execution of the regional vision, goals, objectives, and workforce-related workforce­related policies, including all duties outlined above, • Provide operational and grant-specific grant­specific guidance to the one-stop one­stop operator, • Investigate and resolve elevated customer complaints and grievance issues, • Prepare regular reports and recommendations to the Local Board, and • Oversee negotiations and maintenance of MOUs with one-stop one­stop Partners. The one-stop one­stop operator will assist the Local Board in establishing and maintaining the Arkansas Workforce Center network structure. This includes but is not limited to:______________________ : • Ensuring that State requirements for center certification are met and maintained, • Ensuring that career services such the ones outlined in WIOA sec. 134(c)(2) are available and accessible, • Ensuring that documentation for WIOA grant expenditures are maintained in accordance with 2 C.F.R. 200 et seq., • Ensuring that Local Board policies are implemented and adhered to, • Adhering to the provisions outlined in the contract with the Local Board and the Local Board Business Plan, • Reinforcing strategic objectives of the Local Board to Partners, and • Ensuring staff are properly trained by their formal leadership organizations and provided technical assistance, as needed. • Integrating systems and coordinating services for the center and its Partners, placing priority on customer service. Integrated Workforce Service Delivery, as defined by WIOA, means organizing and implementing services by function (rather than by program), when permitted by a program's authorizing statute and as appropriate, and by coordinating policies, staff communication, capacity building, and training efforts. • Aligning activities functionally, e.g., Skills ,Skills Development Team or Business Services Team. • Ensuring service integration focuses on serving all customers seamlessly (including targeted populations) by providing a full range of services staffed by cross-functional cross­functional teams, consistent with the purpose, scope, and requirements of each program. The services are seamless to the customer, meaning the meaningthe services are free of cumbersome transitions or duplicative registrations from one program service to another and there is a smooth customer flow to access the array of services available in the workforce center. • Overseeing and coordinating partner, program, and Arkansas Workforce Center network performance. This includes but is not limited to: o Providing and/or contributing to reports of center activities, as requested by the Local Board, o Identifying and facilitating the timely resolution of complaints, problems, and other issues, o Collaborating with the Local Board on efforts designed to ensure the meeting of program performance measures, including data sharing procedures to ensure effective data matching, timely data entry into the case management systems, and coordinated data batch downloads (while ensuring the confidentiality requirements of FERPA, 34 CFR 34CFR 361.38, and 20 CFR part 603), o Ensuring open communication with the formal leader(s) in order to facilitate efficient and effective center operations, o Evaluating customer satisfaction data and propose service strategy changes to the Local Board based on findings. o Managing fiscal responsibilities and records for the center. This includes assisting the Local Board with cost allocations and the maintenance and reconciliation of one-stop one­stop center operation budgets. The one-stop one­stop operator will not assist in the development, preparation, and submission of Local plans. They cannot manage or assist in future competitive processes for selecting operators or select or terminate one-stop one­stop operators, career services providers, or Youth providers. The operator cannot negotiate local performance accountability measures or develop and submit budgets for activities of the Local Board. Local Board is responsible for the negotiated performance measures, strategic planning, ,budgets, and one-stop one­stop operator oversight (including monitoring).