Policy Chapters and Sections

Local Workforce Innovation Board Recertification

Chapter: 1 Section: 5.2
Effective Date: 12/4/2015
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 8/4/2023 2:14:29 PM
Status: Current
Version: 2

Tags: LWIBs, Governance

  1. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires each Local Workforce Innovation Board (LWIB) to be recertified every two (2) years.  The first recertification was effective beginning October 1, 2017.  Recertification of local boards will be based on the extent to which the local board has ensured:
    1. Board composition requirements have been maintained;
    2. Local workforce activities enable the Local Workforce Innovation Area (LWIA) to meet negotiated standards related to performance measures; and
    3. Fiscal integrity has been sustained.
    4. If an LWIB meets all membership requirements but fails to meet all performance measures, LWIB recertification will be granted for only a one (1)-year review period instead of a two (2)-year period.
    5. At the end of the one (1)-year review period, the recertification process will be repeated with an updated assessment of LWIB membership and local performance measures.
    6. If the LWIB meets all the performance measures during the one (1)-year review period, they will be given a new two (2)-year recertification.
    7. All recertification documentation is due to the Office of Employment and Training (OET) by October 1 of the recertification year.
  2. Subsequent LWIB recertification requires the electronic submittal of a complete LWIB recertification information packet (preferably in .pdf format) to OET.  The packet consists of the following:
    1. A copy of the Chief Elected Official (CEO) Agreement (if changed since the last certification/ recertification), signed, and dated by the CEO(s) (Refer to the Chief Elected Official Delegation of Authority and Acknowledgment of Financial Liability section of the policy manual);
    2. A copy of the LWIB bylaws (if changed since the last certification/ recertification), signed, and dated;
    3. A narrative demonstrating how the business members of the LWIB provide employment opportunities that include high-quality, work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area; 
    4. A statement of accessibility indicating:
      1. All LWIB and LWIB committee meetings will be held in accessible facilities; and
      2. All materials and discussions are in an accessible format (i.e., large print, Braille, interpreter, etc.) for all members, as needed or indicated.
    5. Complete LWIB membership forms, including:
      1. Nomination forms (OET/LWIB Form # 001) for all business, education, and labor members being appointed; 
      2. Appointment/Reappointment Forms (OET/LWIB Form # 002) for all LWIB members; (Refer to the Local Workforce Innovation Board (LWIB) Membership Requirements section of the policy manual.)
      3. A current and accurate Composition Summary Form (OET/LWIB Form # 003); and
      4. A current and accurate Composition Summary Form Additional CEO Signature Page (OET/LWIB Form # 004), if applicable.
      5. Forms # 001 and # 004 are provided as attachments to the Local Workforce Innovation Board (LWIB) Membership Requirements section of the policy manual. Forms # 002 and #003 are generated by LWACS and must be printed from the system, signed, and uploaded into the LWACS document library.
    6. The completed LWIB recertification information packet must be must be uploaded to the LWACS document library.   
      1. All recertification packets shall include:
        1. A copy of the current CEO Agreement;
        2. A copy of the current LWIB bylaws;
        3. A copy of the current CEO/LWIB Agreement for LWIBs with such an agreement in place;
        4. A business member narrative; and
        5. A statement of accessibility.
    7. Documentation of any changes made to the CEO Agreement, LWIB bylaws, and CEO/LWIB Agreement since the most recent recertification (or original certification if this is the first recertification of the LWIB). Changes should be documented as follows:
      1. Written summary of all changes to the CEO Agreement, LWIB bylaws, and CEO/LWIB Agreement;
      2. A separate electronic copy of the CEO Agreement, LWIB bylaws, and CEO/LWIB Agreement that clearly indicates all changes. (This can be accomplished through word processing software such as using the "Track Changes" feature of Microsoft Word.); and
      3. A separate final copy of the CEO Agreement, LWIB bylaws, and CEO/LWIB Agreement.
    8. Do not submit partial packets. Packets without all required signatures, required members and completed documents as outlined in this policy will not be accepted and/or reviewed.  If the packet is not in compliance with state and local requirements as determined by OET staff, the packet will be returned to the local board staff for revisions.
    9. A letter of recertification will be issued once the LWIB has been determined to be in compliance.