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Serving communities of suburban Hennepin and Carver counties
Please identify who recommends/nominates you to serve on this board as a business representative:
Business representatives are appointed from among individuals who are nominated by local business
organizations and business trade associations.
Overview & Definitions
Governance of the Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Board
Chief local elected officials are required by law to establish a formal nomination and appointment process,
consistent with the criteria established by the Governor and State WDB under sec. 107(b)(1) of WIOA. For
Workforce Development Area (WDA) 9 of Suburban Hennepin & Carver Counties. For WDA 9, the chief local
elected official is the Hennepin County board, and by extension, the chair of the board.
Business Seats
A majority of the members of the Local WDB must be representatives of
business in the local area. At a minimum, two members must represent small
business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration
Essential Requirements
Each Business representative must
:
1. Be an owner, chief executive officer, chief operating officer, or other individual with optimum policy-
making or hiring authority; and
2. Provide employment opportunities in in-demand industry sectors or occupations, as those terms are
defined in WIOA sec. 3(23)
3. Have employees in WDA 9
4. Work in WDA 9