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ARF- 2396

Consent Agenda Item 5. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/18/2014
Submitted For:	Malissa Buzan
Submitted By:	Cecilia Bejarano, Executive Administrative Assistant, Community Services Division
Department:	Community Services	Division:	WIA Division

Information

Request/Subject

Partnership Agreement between the Gila County Board of Supervisors and the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Board.

Background Information

On August 7, 1998, President Clinton signed the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)-comprehensive reform legislation that superseded the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and amended the Wagner-Peyser Act. The WIA reformed federal job training programs and created a new, comprehensive workforce investment system. The reformed system was intended to be customer-focused to help Americans access the tools they need to manage their careers through information and high quality services, and to help U.S. companies find skilled workers.

Evaluation

Gila County is the designated local Grant Recipient, Fiscal Agent, and Administrative Entity of the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Area with liability for said funds, pursuant to Section 117 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to develop the local workforce investment plan, coordinate and conduct oversight of the Workforce Investment Act Programs and to serve as an advisory to the Gila County Board of Supervisors.

Conclusion

The purpose of this agreement is to provide a basis for cooperation and a partnership between the Gila County Board of Supervisors and the WIB, which will lead to the success of the employment and training system within the Workforce Investment Area.

Recommendation

The Gila County Community Services Division Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this Partnership Agreement.

Suggested Motion

Approval of a Partnership Agreement between the Gila County Board of Supervisors and the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Board as required by the Gila/Pinal Workforce Investment Area Business Plan for the period July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2017, which will specify the relationship between said entities as required by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

Attachments
Partnership Agreement between Gila County BOS and Gila/Pinal WIB