New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 11 - LABOR AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Chapter 2 - JOB TRAINING
Part 32 - WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT LOCAL AREADESIGNATION PROCEDURE
Section 11.2.32.8 - BACKGROUND
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Title 1 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires DWS to issue a policy to provide guidance regarding the process for designation of workforce development areas in New Mexico, along with the process for appealing designation decisions. WIOA mandates that the State Workforce Development Board must assist the governor in designation of workforce development areas, as required in WIOA Section 106, and requires an established appeals process.
B. The governor shall designate local workforce development areas within the state through consultation with the state board, after consultation with chief elected officials, and after consideration of comments received through the public comment process as described in WIOA, Section 102(b)(2)(E)(iii)(II). Considerations shall include: