To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Appointments to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Review the attached applications from Amber Cavanaugh representing College of the Redwoods, Michelle Glancy representing Open Door Health Center and Danny Kelley representing Blue Lake Rancheria; and
2. Appoint Amber Cavanaugh, Michelle Glancy and Danny Kelley to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board for a two-year term, effective immediately pursuant to Humboldt County Workforce Development Board Bylaws.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Workforce Development Board is an advisory board to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.
The Workforce Development Board is required, in accordance with the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), to oversee Humboldt County’s workforce system and funding opportunities. Additionally, the Workforce Development Board offers resources that meet employer and employee needs for the county’s continued prosperity.
Under WIOA, the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board must be comprised of members representing public agencies, labor unions, private sector businesses and community-based organizations providing workforce services and vocational rehabilitation.
On Nov. 22, 2024, the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board unanimously approved the applications Amber Cavanaugh, Michelle Glancy and Danny Kelley of for board membership. The appointment of Amber Cavanaugh representing College of the Redwoods, Michelle Glancy representing Open Door Health Cetner and Danny Kelley representing Blue Lake Rancheria are all required seats on the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board as mandated by WIOA.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Economic Development (1120)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no financial impacts by appointing these individuals to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no impact to staffing by appointing members to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board may choose not to appoint these individuals and instead direct the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board to conduct an additional search for applicants. This action is not recommended as these applicants have already been vetted through the appropriate process specified in Humboldt County Workforce Development Board Bylaws and approved by the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
Workforce Development Board Applications for Amber Cavanaugh, Michelle Glancy and Danny Kelley
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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