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DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES' REGIONAL

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WORKFORCE SERVICE AREAS AMENDMENTS

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2011 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Patricia W. Jones

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House Sponsor: James A. Dunnigan

             7      Cosponsors:Mark B. MadsenRalph Okerlund              8     
             9      LONG TITLE
             10      General Description:
             11          This bill modifies provisions of the Utah Workforce Services Code related to Regional
             12      Workforce Service Areas.
             13      Highlighted Provisions:
             14          This bill:
             15          .    replaces regional workforce service areas and councils with economic service areas
             16      within the Department of Workforce Services;
             17          .    provides that the department's executive director has jurisdiction over each
             18      economic service area;
             19          .    modifies the composition of the State Council on Workforce Services;
             20          .    provides that economic service area directors shall develop economic service area
             21      plans;
             22          .    provides for advisory groups to assist economic service area directors;
             23          .    provides that services previously provided at regional workforce service areas shall
             24      be provided in economic service areas through their employment centers; and
             25          .    makes certain technical changes.
             26      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             27          None
             28      Other Special Clauses:
             29          None


             30      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             31      AMENDS:
             32          35A-1-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 58
             33          35A-1-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 176
             34          35A-1-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2005, Chapter 81
             35          35A-1-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1997, Chapter 375
             36          35A-1-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 286
             37          35A-1-207, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1997, Chapter 375
             38          35A-2-101, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2000, Chapter 318
             39          35A-2-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1997, Chapter 375
             40          35A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 286
             41          35A-2-201, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1998, Chapter 1
             42          35A-2-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1999, Chapter 21
             43          35A-2-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1998, Chapter 1
             44          35A-3-115, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 277 and 278
             45     
             46      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             47          Section 1. Section 35A-1-102 is amended to read:
             48           35A-1-102. Definitions.
             49          Unless otherwise specified, as used in this title:
             50          (1) "Client" means an individual who the department has determined to be eligible for
             51      services or benefits under:
             52          (a) Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; and
             53          (b) Chapter 5, Training and Workforce Improvement Act.
             54          [(2) "Consortium of counties" means an organization composed of all the counties
             55      within a regional workforce services area designated under Section 35A-2-101 :]
             56          [(a) in which representatives of county government consisting of county
             57      commissioners, county council members, county executives, or county mayors jointly comply


             58      with this title in working with the executive director of the department regarding regional
             59      workforce services areas; and]
             60          [(b) (i) that existed as of July 1, 1997; or]
             61          [(ii) that is created on or after July 1, 1997, with the approval of the executive director.]
             62          [(3)] (2) "Department" means the Department of Workforce Services created in Section
             63      35A-1-103 .
             64          (3) "Economic service area" means an economic service area established in accordance
             65      with Chapter 2, Economic Service Areas.
             66          (4) "Employment assistance" means services or benefits provided by the department
             67      under:
             68          (a) Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; and
             69          (b) Chapter 5, Training and Workforce Improvement Act.
             70          (5) "Employment center" is a location in [a regional workforce services] an economic
             71      service area where the services provided by [a regional workforce services] an economic
             72      service area under Section 35A-2-201 may be accessed by a client.
             73          (6) "Employment counselor" means an individual responsible for developing an
             74      employment plan and coordinating the services and benefits under this title in accordance with
             75      Chapter 2, [Regional Workforce Services] Economic Service Areas.
             76          (7) "Employment plan" means a written agreement between the department and a client
             77      that describes:
             78          (a) the relationship between the department and the client;
             79          (b) the obligations of the department and the client; and
             80          (c) the result if an obligation is not fulfilled by the department or the client.
             81          (8) "Executive director" means the executive director of the department appointed
             82      under Section 35A-1-201 .
             83          (9) "Public assistance" means:
             84          (a) services or benefits provided under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act;
             85          (b) medical assistance provided under Title 26, Chapter 18, Medical Assistance Act;


             86          (c) foster care maintenance payments provided from the General Fund or under Title
             87      IV-E of the Social Security Act;
             88          (d) food stamps; and
             89          (e) any other public funds expended for the benefit of a person in need of financial,
             90      medical, food, housing, or related assistance.
             91          [(10) "Regional workforce services area" means a regional workforce services area
             92      established in accordance with Chapter 2, Regional Workforce Services Areas.]
             93          [(11)] (10) "Stabilization" means addressing the basic living, family care, and social or
             94      psychological needs of the client so that the client may take advantage of training or
             95      employment opportunities provided under this title or through other agencies or institutions.
             96          Section 2. Section 35A-1-201 is amended to read:
             97           35A-1-201. Executive director -- Appointment -- Removal -- Compensation --
             98      Qualifications -- Responsibilities -- Deputy directors -- Reports.
             99          (1) (a) The chief administrative officer of the department is the executive director, who
             100      [shall be] is appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate.
             101          (b) The executive director serves at the pleasure of the governor.
             102          (c) The executive director shall receive a salary established by the governor within the
             103      salary range fixed by the Legislature in Title 67, Chapter 22, State Officer Compensation.
             104          (d) The executive director shall be experienced in administration, management, and
             105      coordination of complex organizations.
             106          (2) The executive director shall:
             107          (a) administer and supervise the department in compliance with Title 67, Chapter 19,
             108      Utah State Personnel Management Act;
             109          (b) supervise and coordinate between the [regional workforce services] economic
             110      service areas and [regional] directors created under Chapter 2, [Regional Workforce Services]
             111      Economic Service Areas;
             112          (c) coordinate policies and program activities conducted through the divisions and
             113      [regional workforce services] economic service areas of the department;


             114          (d) approve the proposed budget of each division, the Workforce Appeals Board, and
             115      each [regional workforce services] economic service area within the department;
             116          (e) approve all applications for federal grants or assistance in support of any
             117      department program; and
             118          (f) fulfill such other duties as assigned by the Legislature or as assigned by the
             119      governor that are not inconsistent with this title.
             120          (3) The executive director may appoint deputy or assistant directors to assist the
             121      executive director in carrying out the department's responsibilities.
             122          (4) (a) The executive director shall report annually to the Legislature and the governor
             123      concerning the operations of the department and the programs that the department administers.
             124          (b) If federal law requires that a report to the governor or Legislature be given
             125      concerning the department or a program administered by the department, the executive director
             126      or the executive director's designee shall make that report.
             127          (5) The executive director shall at least annually provide for the sharing of information
             128      between the advisory councils established under this title.
             129          Section 3. Section 35A-1-202 is amended to read:
             130           35A-1-202. Divisions -- Creation -- Duties -- Workforce Appeals Board, councils,
             131      Child Care Advisory Committee, and economic service areas.
             132          (1) There is created within the department the following divisions:
             133          (a) the Employment Development Division to administer the development and
             134      implementation of employment assistance programs that are:
             135          (i) related to the operations of the department; and
             136          (ii) consistent with federal and state law;
             137          (b) to administer those services that are not delivered through the [regional workforce
             138      services] economic service areas:
             139          (i) the Workforce Development and Information Division; and
             140          (ii) the Unemployment Insurance Division; and
             141          (c) the Division of Adjudication to adjudicate claims or actions in accordance with this


             142      title.
             143          (2) In addition to the divisions created under this section, within the department are the
             144      following:
             145          (a) the Workforce Appeals Board created in Section 35A-1-205 ;
             146          (b) the State Council on Workforce Services created in Section 35A-1-206 ;
             147          (c) the Employment Advisory Council created in Section 35A-4-502 ;
             148          (d) the Child Care Advisory Committee created in Section 35A-3-205 ; and
             149          (e) the [regional workforce services areas and councils] economic service areas created
             150      in accordance with Chapter 2, [Regional Workforce Services] Economic Service Areas.
             151          Section 4. Section 35A-1-203 is amended to read:
             152           35A-1-203. Executive director -- Jurisdiction over division and economic service
             153      area directors -- No jurisdiction over Workforce Appeals Board -- Authority.
             154          (1) The executive director has administrative jurisdiction over each division and
             155      [regional workforce services] economic service area.
             156          (2) To effectuate greater statewide efficiency and local flexibility in the
             157      implementation of programs, the executive director shall coordinate with the directors of the
             158      divisions and the directors of the [regional workforce services] economic service areas.
             159          [(3) The executive director shall consult with the applicable consortium of counties in
             160      developing management systems, administrative processes, and jurisdictions of the regional
             161      workforce services area. The management systems, administrative processes, and jurisdictions
             162      shall comply with Title 67, Chapter 19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.]
             163          [(4)] (3) To effectuate greater efficiency and economy in the operations of the
             164      department, the executive director may:
             165          (a) make changes in personnel and service functions in the divisions and [regional
             166      workforce services] economic service areas under the executive director's administrative
             167      jurisdiction; and
             168          (b) authorize designees to perform appropriate responsibilities.
             169          [(5)] (4) (a) The executive director has no jurisdiction over the Workforce Appeals


             170      Board except as provided in Subsection [(5)] (4)(b).
             171          (b) The executive director shall:
             172          (i) approve the budget of the Workforce Appeals Board;
             173          (ii) provide the necessary staff support to the Workforce Appeals Board; and
             174          (iii) make rules necessary for the operations of the Workforce Appeals Board and the
             175      efficiency of the adjudicative process as a whole in accordance with Section 35A-1-303 .
             176          [(6)] (5) To facilitate management of the department, the executive director may
             177      establish offices necessary to implement this title or to perform functions such as budgeting,
             178      planning, data processing, and personnel administration.
             179          Section 5. Section 35A-1-206 is amended to read:
             180           35A-1-206. State Council on Workforce Services -- Appointment -- Membership
             181      -- Terms of members -- Compensation.
             182          (1) There is created a State Council on Workforce Services that shall:
             183          (a) perform the activities described in Subsection (8);
             184          (b) advise on issues requested by the department and the Legislature; and
             185          (c) make recommendations to the department regarding:
             186          (i) the implementation of Chapters 2, [Regional Workforce Services] Economic
             187      Service Areas, 3, Employment Support Act, and 5, Training and Workforce Improvement Act;
             188      and
             189          (ii) the coordination of apprenticeship training.
             190          (2) (a) The council shall consist of the following voting members:
             191          [(i) each chair of a regional workforce services council appointed under Section
             192      35A-2-103 ;]
             193          (i) a private sector representative from each economic service area as designated by the
             194      economic service area director;
             195          (ii) the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;
             196          (iii) the commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee; and
             197          (iv) the following members appointed by the governor in consultation with the


             198      executive director:
             199          (A) four representatives of small employers as defined by rule by the department;
             200          (B) four representatives of large employers as defined by rule by the department;
             201          (C) four representatives of employees or employee organizations, including at least one
             202      representative from nominees suggested by public employees organizations;
             203          (D) two representatives of the clients served under this title including
             204      community-based organizations;
             205          (E) a representative of veterans in the state; [and]
             206          (F) the executive director of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation[.]; and
             207          (G) the Applied Technology College president.
             208          (b) The following shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the council:
             209          (i) the executive director or the executive director's designee;
             210          (ii) a legislator appointed by the governor from nominations of the speaker of the
             211      House of Representatives and president of the Senate;
             212          (iii) the executive director of the Department of Human Services;
             213          (iv) the director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development or the director's
             214      designee; and
             215          (v) the executive director of the Department of Health.
             216          (3) (a) The governor shall appoint one nongovernmental member from the council [to
             217      be] as the chair of the council.
             218          (b) The chair shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
             219          (4) (a) A member appointed by the governor shall serve a term of four years and may
             220      be reappointed to one additional term.
             221          (b) A member shall continue to serve until the member's successor has been appointed
             222      and qualified.
             223          (c) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(d), as terms of council members expire, the
             224      governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.
             225          (d) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(c), the governor shall, at the


             226      time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of
             227      council members are staggered so that approximately one half of the council is appointed every
             228      two years.
             229          (e) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
             230      appointed for the unexpired term.
             231          (5) A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of
             232      business.
             233          (6) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but
             234      may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
             235          (a) Section 63A-3-106 ;
             236          (b) Section 63A-3-107 ; and
             237          (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
             238      63A-3-107 .
             239          (7) The department shall provide staff and administrative support to the council at the
             240      direction of the executive director.
             241          (8) The council shall:
             242          (a) develop a state workforce services plan in accordance with Section 35A-1-207 ;
             243          (b) review [regional workforce services] economic service area plans to certify
             244      consistency with state policy guidelines;
             245          [(c) work cooperatively with regional councils on workforce services to oversee
             246      regional workforce services area operations and to ensure that services are being delivered in
             247      accordance with regional workforce services plans;]
             248          [(d) oversee the department's provision of technical assistance to the regional
             249      workforce services areas;]
             250          [(e) evaluate program performance, customer satisfaction, and other indicators to
             251      identify program strengths and weaknesses;]
             252          [(f) based on the evaluation conducted under Subsection (8)(e) develop plans to
             253      improve program outcomes;]


             254          [(g)] (c) improve the understanding and visibility of state workforce services efforts
             255      through external and internal marketing strategies;
             256          [(h)] (d) make an annual report of accomplishments to the governor and the Legislature
             257      related to the activities of the department;
             258          [(i)] (e) issue other studies, reports, or documents the council considers advisable that
             259      are not required under Subsection (8)[(h)](d);
             260          [(j)] (f) coordinate the planning and delivery of workforce development services with
             261      public education, higher education, vocational rehabilitation, and human services; and
             262          [(k)] (g) perform other responsibilities within the scope of workforce services as
             263      requested by:
             264          (i) the Legislature;
             265          (ii) the governor; or
             266          (iii) the executive director.
             267          Section 6. Section 35A-1-207 is amended to read:
             268           35A-1-207. State workforce services plan -- Economic service area plans.
             269          (1) The State Council on Workforce Services shall annually develop a state workforce
             270      services plan that shall include:
             271          (a) a mechanism for getting consumer and public feedback on department programs in
             272      each economic service area;
             273          (b) projected analysis of the workforce needs of employers and clients;
             274          [(b)] (c) policy standards in programs and process when required by statute or
             275      considered necessary by the council that ensure statewide program consistency among [regional
             276      workforce services] economic service areas;
             277          [(c)] (d) state outcome-based standards for measuring program performance to ensure
             278      equitable service to all clients;
             279          [(d)] (e) state oversight systems to review [regional] economic service area compliance
             280      with state policies;
             281          [(e)] (f) elements of [regional workforce services] economic service area plans that


             282      relate to statewide initiatives and programs;
             283          [(f)] (g) strategies to ensure program responsiveness, universal access, unified case
             284      management;
             285          [(g)] (h) strategies to eliminate unnecessary barriers to access services; and
             286          [(h)] (i) strategies to provide assistance to employees facing employment dislocation
             287      and their employers.
             288          (2) (a) [Regional councils on workforce services] Economic service area directors shall
             289      annually develop [a regional workforce services] an economic service area plan to be followed
             290      [by the regional director] in administering services.
             291          (b) The plan shall include:
             292          [(a)] (i) a projected analysis of the [regional] economic service area workforce needs of
             293      employers and clients;
             294          [(b)] (ii) assurances that state policy standards will be incorporated into the [regional
             295      workforce services] economic service area design;
             296          [(c) a regional] (iii) an economic service area budget outlining administration and
             297      customer support and services expenditures;
             298          [(d)] (iv) the location of employment centers and staff levels to deliver services;
             299          [(e)] (v) the services to be provided including assessment and support services, job
             300      training options, job placement, and employer outreach;
             301          [(f)] (vi) identification of targeted occupations for which training will be approved;
             302          [(g) regional] (vii) economic service area outcome-based performance standards that
             303      ensure equitable services to all clients;
             304          [(h) regional] (viii) economic service area oversight processes that include a process to
             305      evaluate program effectiveness and develop plans to improve programs;
             306          [(i)] (ix) internal and external marketing strategies to improve the understanding and
             307      visibility of [regional workforce service] economic service area efforts;
             308          [(j)] (x) coordination of apprenticeship training; and
             309          [(k)] (xi) strategies to provide assistance to employees facing employment dislocation


             310      and their employers.
             311          [(3) For purposes of this section, outcome measures shall:]
             312          [(a) be based on:]
             313          [(i) clients;]
             314          [(ii) quality of service; and]
             315          [(iii) successful resolution of issues that result in long-term employment for potential
             316      employees and a qualified workforce for employers; and]
             317          [(b) include:]
             318          [(i) unemployment rates;]
             319          [(ii) placement rates;]
             320          [(iii) number of employees placed that are still employed after 12 months; and]
             321          [(iv) changes in participation in employment assistance programs.]
             322          [(4) In targeting occupations under Subsection (2)(f), the council shall consider:]
             323          [(a) wages;]
             324          [(b) benefits;]
             325          [(c) the full range of potential employee or employer needs;]
             326          [(d) economic development initiatives; and]
             327          [(e) any other issues the council considers appropriate.]
             328          Section 7. Section 35A-2-101 is amended to read:
             329     
CHAPTER 2. ECONOMIC SERVICE AREAS

             330           35A-2-101. Economic service areas -- Creation.
             331          (1) (a) The executive director [jointly with the Utah Association of Counties] shall
             332      establish [regional workforce services] economic service areas to furnish the services described
             333      in Section 35A-2-201 .
             334          (b) In establishing [regional workforce services] economic service areas, the executive
             335      director [and the Utah Association of Counties] shall seek input from:
             336          (i) state and local government agencies and departments;
             337          (ii) the groups representing public employees;


             338          (iii) employers, business, education, and other entities affected by the structure of the
             339      [regional workforce services] economic service areas; and
             340          (iv) the general public.
             341          (2) In establishing the [regional workforce services] economic service areas, the
             342      executive director [and the Utah Association of Counties] shall consider:
             343          (a) areas comprised of multiple counties;
             344          (b) the alignment of transportation and other infrastructure or services;
             345          (c) the interdependence of the economy within a geographic area;
             346          (d) the ability to develop regional marketing and economic development programs;
             347          (e) the labor market areas;
             348          (f) the population of the area, as established in the most recent estimate by the Utah
             349      Population Estimates Committee;
             350          (g) the number of individuals in the previous year receiving:
             351          (i) services under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; and
             352          (ii) benefits under Chapter 4, Employment Security Act; and
             353          (h) other factors that relate to the management of the programs administered or that
             354      relate to the delivery of services provided under this title.
             355          Section 8. Section 35A-2-102 is amended to read:
             356           35A-2-102. Directors of economic service areas -- Appointment.
             357          (1) The chief officer of each [regional workforce services] economic service area shall
             358      be a director, who [shall serve] serves as the executive and administrative head of the [regional
             359      workforce services] economic service area.
             360          (2) A director:
             361          (a) shall be appointed [jointly] by the executive director [and all regional councils on
             362      workforce services established in the regional workforce services area under Section
             363      35A-2-103 ]; and
             364          (b) may be removed from that position at the will of the executive director.
             365          (3) [A] An economic service director [of a regional workforce services area] shall be


             366      experienced in administration and possess [such] additional qualifications as determined by the
             367      executive director, and as provided by law.
             368          (4) The director shall[: (a)] report [annually to all regional councils on workforce
             369      services established in the regional workforce services area under Section 35A-2-103
             370      concerning] on a regular basis to the State Council on Workforce Services on the delivery of
             371      services in the [regional workforce services] economic service area[; and].
             372          [(b) work with the council established in the regional workforce services area under
             373      Section 35A-2-103 in developing the regional plan as outlined in Subsection 35A-1-207 (2)
             374      on:]
             375          [(i) regional planning priorities;]
             376          [(ii) training priorities; and]
             377          [(iii) locations of employment centers.]
             378          Section 9. Section 35A-2-103 is amended to read:
             379           35A-2-103. Advisory groups -- Creation.
             380          (1) The [executive] economic service area director [shall jointly with all of the
             381      consortium of counties in the regional workforce services area,] may establish one or more
             382      [regional councils on workforce services] advisory groups in each [regional workforce
             383      services] economic service area.
             384          (2) An advisory group established under Subsection (1) shall advise the economic
             385      service area director as needed on:
             386          (a) the economic service area's planning priorities;
             387          (b) training priorities; and
             388          (c) development of the economic service area plan.
             389          [(2) A regional council on workforce services shall:]
             390          [(a) perform the functions described in Subsection (10);]
             391          [(b) work with the regional director, the department, the consortium of counties, and
             392      the State Council on Workforce Services on issues requested by the director of the regional
             393      workforce services area or the department; and]


             394          [(c) make recommendations to the regional workforce services area and department
             395      regarding:]
             396          [(i) the implementation of Chapters 2, Regional Workforce Services Areas, 3,
             397      Employment Support Act, and 5, Training and Workforce Improvement Act; and]
             398          [(ii) coordination of apprenticeship training.]
             399          [(3) Unless otherwise specified in this Subsection (3), members of a regional council
             400      on workforce services shall be appointed by the consortium of counties that covers the same
             401      geographic area as the regional council in the regional workforce services area, in consultation
             402      with the regional director, and shall consist of the following:]
             403          [(a) the voting members who are:]
             404          [(i) eight representatives of private sector small employers as defined by rule by the
             405      department;]
             406          [(ii) eight representatives of private sector large employers as defined by rule by the
             407      department;]
             408          [(iii) two representatives of employees, including employee organizations and
             409      including at least one representative from nominees suggested by public employees
             410      organizations in the region;]
             411          [(iv) two representatives of clients, including community-based organizations;]
             412          [(v) one representative from organized labor not representing public employees;]
             413          [(vi) three representatives of county government consisting of county commissioners,
             414      county council members, county executives, or county mayors from the counties in the regional
             415      workforce services area;]
             416          [(vii) a representative of public education appointed jointly by the school district
             417      superintendents in the region;]
             418          [(viii) a representative of higher education appointed jointly by the presidents of the
             419      institutions of higher education in the region;]
             420          [(ix) a representative of veterans;]
             421          [(x) a representative of the Office of Rehabilitation; and]


             422          [(xi) an individual who works for or is a member of an economic development board
             423      or committee of the state or one of its political subdivisions; and]
             424          [(b) ex officio nonvoting members who are:]
             425          [(i) a representative of applied technology;]
             426          [(ii) a representative of the Department of Human Services; and]
             427          [(iii) a representative of the Department of Health.]
             428          [(4) The director of the regional workforce services area shall be a nonvoting ex officio
             429      member of the council and provide any necessary staff support for the council.]
             430          [(5) (a) The consortium of counties in the regional workforce services area that
             431      appoints the council shall, in consultation with the regional director, appoint a member of the
             432      council to be the chair of the council to serve no more than two one-year terms.]
             433          [(b) The chair shall be a representative of private sector employers.]
             434          [(6) (a) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(a)(ii), as terms of council members
             435      expire, the consortium of counties in the regional workforce services area that appoints the
             436      council shall, in consultation with the regional director, appoint each new member or
             437      reappointed member to a four-year term.]
             438          [(ii) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (6)(a)(i), the consortium of
             439      counties in the regional workforce services area that appoints the council shall, in consultation
             440      with the regional director, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of
             441      terms to ensure that the terms of council members are staggered so that approximately one half
             442      of the council is appointed every two years.]
             443          [(iii) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall
             444      be appointed for the unexpired term.]
             445          [(b) At the expiration of the term of a council member or if a vacancy occurs on the
             446      council, the consortium of counties in the regional workforce services area shall appoint a
             447      replacement to the council, in consultation with the regional director.]
             448          [(c) A member shall continue to serve as a member until the member's successor has
             449      been appointed and qualified.]


             450          [(d) A member is eligible for reappointment.]
             451          [(e) The consortium of counties in the regional workforce services area that appoints
             452      the council shall appoint, in consultation with the regional director, an individual to replace a
             453      council member for the remainder of the term of the council member being replaced if the
             454      council member:]
             455          [(i) ceases to be representative as designated by the original appointment; or]
             456          [(ii) fails to attend three council meetings, if each of the three absences are not excused
             457      by the chair prior to or during the meeting.]
             458          [(7) (a) A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of
             459      business.]
             460          [(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (7)(a), a majority of the private sector representatives
             461      shall be present for business to be transacted.]
             462          [(8) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but
             463      may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:]
             464          [(a) Section 63A-3-106 ;]
             465          [(b) Section 63A-3-107 ; and]
             466          [(c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
             467      63A-3-107 .]
             468          [(9) The regional council shall annually provide the consortium of counties that
             469      appoints the council a written report that shall include the information concerning the elements
             470      of the regional plan described in Subsection 35A-2-102 (4)(b).]
             471          [(10) The regional councils on workforce services shall:]
             472          [(a) determine the locations of employment centers in accordance with Section
             473      35A-2-203 ;]
             474          [(b) develop a regional workforce services plan in accordance with Section
             475      35A-1-207 ;]
             476          [(c) develop training priorities for the region;]
             477          [(d) work cooperatively with the State Council on Workforce Services to oversee


             478      regional workforce services areas operations and to ensure that services are being delivered in
             479      accordance with regional workforce services plans;]
             480          [(e) address concerns within the regional workforce services area related to
             481      apprenticeship training coordination;]
             482          [(f) coordinate the planning and delivery of workforce development services with
             483      public education, higher education, vocational rehabilitation, and human services; and]
             484          [(g) report annually to the State Council on Workforce Services.]
             485          Section 10. Section 35A-2-201 is amended to read:
             486           35A-2-201. Services provided in economic service areas.
             487          (1) [Regional workforce services] Economic service areas shall:
             488          (a) through [its] their employment centers, be the primary provider of services and
             489      support under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act;
             490          (b) broker or contract for services or training under Chapter 5, Training and Workforce
             491      Improvement Act; and
             492          (c) serve as [a regional clearinghouse] economic service area clearinghouses of
             493      information concerning workforce development and services and support available under this
             494      title.
             495          (2) (a) In providing, brokering, or contracting for the services or training described in
             496      Subsection (1)(b), the [regional] economic service area director [of a regional workforce
             497      services area], in consultation with the executive director, shall ensure that the [regional
             498      workforce services] economic service area provides, brokers, or contracts for services and
             499      training that [meets] meet the needs of the special needs population in the [regional workforce
             500      services] economic service area.
             501          (b) For purposes of Subsection (2)(a), "special needs population" means individuals
             502      who have special employment needs based on factors including race, gender, age, disability,
             503      economic status, education, language skills, and work history.
             504          Section 11. Section 35A-2-202 is amended to read:
             505           35A-2-202. Employment counselors -- Specialization -- Employment plan.


             506          (1) [At] One or more employment counselors shall be employed at each employment
             507      center of [a regional workforce services] an economic service area established under Section
             508      35A-2-101 [there shall be employed one or more employment counselors].
             509          (2) A client shall be assigned one employment counselor unless a client:
             510          (a) needs only limited services under this title for which expedited procedures are
             511      appropriate; or
             512          (b) receives diversion assistance under Section 35A-3-303 .
             513          (3) An employment counselor shall:
             514          (a) develop an employment plan jointly with the client; and
             515          (b) coordinate any services provided, brokered, or contracted for by the department to
             516      that client.
             517          (4) The employment counselor assigned to a client may be selected because of the
             518      employment counselor's experience or knowledge in the benefits or services available under the
             519      title that best meet the specific needs of the client and the employment counselor's skills in
             520      working with groups of clients to develop plans leading to self-sufficiency.
             521          (5) (a) An employment counselor shall be:
             522          (i) trained in the requirements of and benefits or services provided through
             523      employment centers in at least one of the following:
             524          (A) Chapter 3, Employment Support Act; and
             525          (B) Chapter 5, Training and Workforce Improvement Act;
             526          (ii) capable of:
             527          (A) conducting an effective assessment;
             528          (B) negotiating an employment plan; and
             529          (C) providing the necessary encouragement and support to a client; and
             530          (iii) knowledgeable of:
             531          (A) department policies;
             532          (B) relevant law;
             533          (C) current labor market conditions;


             534          (D) education and training programs for adults; and
             535          (E) services and supports available in the community.
             536          (b) At the discretion of the director of [a regional workforce services] an economic
             537      service area, an employment counselor may receive special training in the requirements of or
             538      providing services under the statutes listed in Subsection (5)(a)(i).
             539          (6) (a) A client employment plan may include:
             540          (i) services and support necessary for stabilization;
             541          (ii) assessment and training; and
             542          (iii) placement.
             543          (b) The client employment plan shall consider the job opportunities available to the
             544      client based on the job market.
             545          (c) The client employment plan shall be outcome-focused.
             546          (7) If a client seeks cash assistance under Chapter 3, Employment Support Act, the
             547      assignment of an employment counselor and the creation and implementation of an
             548      employment plan shall be consistent with Section 35A-3-304 .
             549          Section 12. Section 35A-2-203 is amended to read:
             550           35A-2-203. Employment centers.
             551          (1) In each county within [a regional workforce services] an economic service area, the
             552      [regional council on workforce services] executive director shall:
             553          (a) designate the location of one or more employment centers, as defined in Section
             554      35A-1-102 , in which the services are provided by the department; or
             555          (b) coordinate with the department to establish access to the services provided by the
             556      department by means other than an employment center.
             557          (2) An employment center shall provide a comprehensive program of employment
             558      services including job placement, job development, stabilization, assessment, and job training
             559      through its employment counselors as part of a system of unified case management.
             560          (3) The department may make services that are provided through employment centers
             561      under this section accessible through electronic linkage.


             562          Section 13. Section 35A-3-115 is amended to read:
             563           35A-3-115. Public Employment Offices -- Agreements with other authorities --
             564      Federal system accepted -- Appropriation.
             565          (1) (a) The division shall establish and maintain free public employment offices in a
             566      manner and in [such] places as may be necessary for the proper administration of this chapter
             567      and for the purposes of performing the functions as are within the purview of the Act of
             568      Congress entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a national employment system
             569      and for co-operation with the states in the promotion of such system, and for other purposes,"
             570      approved June 6, 1933, 48 Stat. 113; U. S. Code, Title 29, Section 49 (c) as amended,
             571      hereinafter referred to as the "Wagner-Peyser Act."
             572          (b) The division shall consult with [regional councils on workforce services] the
             573      directors of economic service areas when determining the location of public employment
             574      offices.
             575          (c) [A] The division may locate a public employment office [may be located] in
             576      connection with or as an integrated part of an employment center established under Section
             577      35A-2-203 .
             578          (2) (a) The provisions of the Wagner-Peyser Act, 29 U.S.C. 49-49c, 49g, 49h, 49k, and
             579      557, are accepted by this state.
             580          (b) The department is designated and constitutes the agency of this state for the
             581      purposes of the act.
             582          (3) (a) For the purpose of establishing and maintaining free public employment offices,
             583      and promoting the use of their facilities, the division may enter into agreements with the
             584      railroad retirement board, or any other agency of the United States, or of this or any other state,
             585      charged with the administration of any law whose purposes are reasonably related to the
             586      purposes of this chapter.
             587          (b) As a part of an agreement entered into under Subsection (3)(a), the division may
             588      accept money, services, or quarters as a contribution to the maintenance of the state system of
             589      public employment offices or as reimbursement for services performed.


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