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2008 SESSION
HB 1312 Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities.
Introduced by: Kathy J. Byron | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities. Provides that the strategic plan for workforce development shall be developed in coordination with the development of the comprehensive economic development policy required from the Governor during the first year of his administration. The bill changes the staff support for the Virginia Workforce Council from the Office of the Governor to the Virginia Community College System. The Governor, as Chief Workforce Development Officer, is required to report on the transfer of Workforce Investment Act responsibilities from the Virginia Employment Commission to the Virginia Community College System and to provide evaluations of the accountability and performance of workforce programs. The bill is identical to SB252.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Workforce development; Governor's responsibilities. Provides that the strategic plan for workforce development shall be developed in coordination with the development of the comprehensive economic development policy required from the Governor during the first year of his administration. The bill removes the obligation for the Governor's office to provide independent staffing for the Virginia Workforce Council.