FY2011-04 Adding Chapter 2.155 KWRAC to KIBC 1
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3 Introduced by: Borough Mayor
4 Requested by: Borough Mayor /KIBSD
5 Drafted by: Borough Clerk/Borough Mayor
6 Introduced: 08/26/2010
7 Public Hearing: 09/02/2010
8 Amended: 09/02/2010
Adopted: 09/02/2010
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10 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
11 ORDINANCE NO. FY2011 -04
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13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
14 AMENDING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
15 TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL BY ADDING
16 CHAPTER 2.155 KODIAK WORKFORCE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
17 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2.100 BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
18 SECTION 2.100.010 BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
19 SUBJECT TO THIS CHAPTER
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21 WHEREAS, Alaska modified its workforce investment system in 2003, transforming the
22 State and two local workforce investment boards into one overarching entity, the Alaska
23 Workforce Investment Board (AWIB). This system provides a clear, streamlined, and
24 efficient governance structure; and
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26 WHEREAS, the State is prepared to work closely with the regional councils in support of a
27 stronger overall system of workforce and economic development through AWIB and it will be
28 the state's linkage to the regional councils; and
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30 WHEREAS, AWIB will engage with the regional councils to make better investment
31 decisions at both the local and statewide levels; and
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33 WHEREAS, this ordinance will create the Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory Council
34 which will interact with AWIB; and
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36 WHEREAS, Section 2.100.020 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code states: "The assembly,
37 by ordinance, may provide for advisory, regulatory, appellate or quasi - judicial boards or
38 commissions."
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40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
41 BOROUGH THAT:
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43 Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part
44 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
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46 Section 2: Title 2 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended by
47 adding Chapter 2.155 Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory Council as
48 follows:
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51 Chapter 2.155
52 Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory Council
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54 Sections:
55 2.155.010 Created - Membership.
56 2.155.020 Organization.
57 2.155.030 Term, compensation, and appointments.
58 2.155.040 Powers and duties.
59 2.155.050 Administrative assistance.
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61 2.155.010 Created - Membership. There is created a Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory
62 Council which will consist of one appointed seat and 16 designated seats on the council.
63 Each holder of the following designated seats will be invited to participate on the council
64 either personally or by a designated representative.
65 A. Kodiak Island Borough;
66 B. City of Kodiak;
67 C. University of Alaska Anchorage Kodiak College
68 D. Kodiak Island Borough School District
69 E. Fishery Industrial Technology Center
70 F. Village Representative
71 G. Kodiak, Alaska Native Corporations
72 H. Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
73 I. Department of Labor
74 J. United States Coast Guard
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76 Each holder of the following designated seats will be appointed to the council from the
77 following designated business groups.
78 K. Agriculture and Natural Resources
79 L. Business Management and IT
80 M. Health and Sports Fitness
81 N. Human Resource Services
82 O. Architecture, Construction, and Engineering
83 P. Arts and Communication
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85 2.155.020 Organization. The council shall designate its chair and vice -chair at the first
86 meeting of the calendar year and shall hold at least one meeting semi - annually. The council
87 shall give reasonable public notice of its meetings.
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89 2.155.030 Term, compensation, and appointments.
90 A. The term of each member is three years. The regular term shall, unless otherwise
91 specified by ordinance, commence on January 1st of the year of appointment and shall
92 expire on December 31st of the year the term expires.
93 B. Members of the council shall serve without compensation.
94 C. The clerk shall provide a standard application form for interested persons to
95 complete. The form, letters, or other expressions of interest shall be made to the clerk who
96 shall forward copies to the council.
97 D. The council may submit its nomination of a person from the submitted applications
98 to fill the vacancy to the assembly. The assembly shall appoint a new member selected from
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99 the submitted applications for the remaining unexpired term. Vacancies occur and are filled
100 as provided in KIBC 2.100.070.
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102 2.155.040 Powers and duties. The council shall define regional priorities for workforce
103 development, and show how they are linked to employer demand, economic development,
104 and education or training strategies. Specifically, it should:
105 A. Gather, review, and assess local employment data, local skills, and skill gaps;
106 B. Set priorities to target priority industries and occupations, as well as education and
107 training strategies that best fit the community needs;
108 C. Provide oversight and advice on One -Stop Job Center operations to ensure they
109 are meeting regional and local needs;
110 D. Develop or endorse regional projects that are aligned with the identified regional
111 priorities; and
112 E. Establish plans for developing regional priorities, and will work together with the
113 AWIB on information sharing and planning outcome reviews.
114 F. Provide an opportunity for educational organizations and local businesses to work
115 together to prepare students for future employment and meet the needs for business
116 employees.
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118 2.155.050 Administrative assistance.
119 The manager or designee shall:
120 A. Furnish the council with copies of all requested documents and other information
121 necessary or reasonably related to council functions;
122 B. Provide the council with such supplies, meeting space, and secretarial assistance
123 as the manager deems reasonably required;
124 C. Refer to the council, for its discussion, all non - emergency matters within the scope
125 of its powers and duties prior to presenting those matters to the assembly for action; and
126 D. Transmit all recommendations and other communications from the council to the
127 assembly or educational organizations as designated by the council.
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129 2.155.060 Quorum and voting requirements.
130 A majority of the holders of the appointed and designated seats or their designated
131 representatives shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative votes of
132 the majority of the holders of the appointed and designated seats or their designated
133 representatives shall be required to carry a question. In the absence of a quorum for the
134 transaction of business, any number less than a quorum may adjourn or recess a meeting to
135 a later time or date.
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137 2.155.070 Conflict of interest.
138 Every member shall vote on all questions unless the member has a substantial direct or
139 indirect financial interest in the matter being discussed. The provisions of KIBC 2.35.010
140 apply to all members.
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142 2.155.080 Procedure.
143 Procedural rules and order of business shall be established, except as otherwise provided
144 by law, subject to approval by the assembly. In all matters of procedure not covered by rules
145 adopted by the council, Robert's Rules of Order, as revised, shall be applicable and shall
146 govern.
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150 2.155.090 Reports and minutes.
151 Minutes of the proceedings shall be kept, and such minutes shall record the vote of each
152 member upon every question formally presented for consideration. The minutes shall be
153 filed in the office of the clerk and shall be a public record.
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155 Section 3: Title 2 Administration and Personnel Chapter 2.100 Boards, Committees and
156 Commissions Section 2.100.010 Board, Committee, and Commission
157 Members Subject To This Chapter is hereby repealed and reenacted to read:
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159 2.100.010 Board, committee, and commission members subject to this
160 chapter. All boards, committees, and commissions, with the exclusion of the
161 board of equalization, service area advisory boards, the fisheries and oceanic
162 research board, and the Kodiak Workforce Regional Advisory Council shall
163 be governed by each of the provisions set forth in this chapter.
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165 Section 4: This ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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167 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
168 THIS SECOND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010
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171 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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175 Je •me M. Selby, Borough Mayor
176 ATTEST:
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180 Nova M. Javier, MM I, :orough Clerk
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