1. 2026-2029 SHARED GOVERNANCE AGREEMENT - FINAL VERSION.PDF

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MARICOPA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS and MARICOPA COUNTY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This shared governance and multi-function agreement is made by and between Maricopa
County, a political body duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Arizona, and
its Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (hereafter referred to as “BOS”), the Chief Elected
Officials (CEOs) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and the Maricopa
County Workforce Development Board (hereafter referred to as “MCWDB”), the Local Workforce
Development Board (LWDB) as designated by the Governor of Arizona, to articulate the
relationship, roles, and responsibilities between the two entities as required by the federal
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (hereafter referred to as WIOA) of 2014 (Public Law
No. 113-128). BOS and MCWDB are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and
individually as “Party.”

RECITALS

Whereas, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was established to
increase employment, education, and training for individuals with barriers, to support the
alignment and improvement of the workforce development system, to improve the skills of
workers to secure employment with family-sustaining wages and provide employers with a skilled
workforce for global competitiveness, and to provide workforce activities through state and local
workforce development systems; and

Whereas, Maricopa County is designated the Local Workforce Development Area by the
Governor and is funded to administer WIOA in Maricopa County, outside of the City of Phoenix;
and,

Whereas, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors are the designated Chief Elected
Officials by the State of Arizona; and,

Whereas, the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board is designated as the
Workforce Development Board for the Maricopa County Local Workforce Development Area;
and,

Whereas, all Parties acknowledge that WIOA laws and regulations, Training and
Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs), Uniform Administrative Guidance, State Law and
applicable policies, the Arizona Department of Economic Security WIOA contract, and County
policies must be adhered to in their entirety; and,

Whereas, the WIOA emphasizes local control so the Local Workforce Development Area
can tailor services for the unique needs of that Local Workforce Development Area; and,

Whereas, the WIOA requires that a shared governance and multi-function agreement be
entered into to delineate the role and responsibilities of the BOS, MCWDB (and its staff), Fiscal
Agent, and any entity performing multiple functions; and,

Whereas, it is the desire of both parties to have an agreement that provides a basis for
cooperation and partnership, which will lead to the success of the employment and training
system (ARIZONA@WORK MARICOPA COUNTY) within the County and contribute to the
overall economic prosperity of the region and its residents;

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Therefore, in consideration of the recitals set forth above and incorporated by reference,
the Parties agree as follows:

I.
Purpose
The purpose of the Agreement is to define the roles and responsibilities of the BOS and
MCWDB and establish the multi-function agreement between the BOS and MCWDB as required
by the WIOA since the Maricopa County Human Services Department is performing more than
one role.

II.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth
below:
A.
Career Services Provider: the provider of services as specified in WIOA to
“Adults” and/or “Dislocated Workers.”
B.
Chief Elected Officials (“CEOs”): the Board of Supervisors (BOS).
C.
Conflict of Interest: a situation in which a person is in a position to derive personal
benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity.
D.
Fiscal Agent: the BOS, or designated entity, responsible to perform accounting
and funds management for WIOA funds.
E.
Grant Recipient: the BOS.
F.
Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA): Maricopa County as designated
by the Governor.
G.
Local Workforce Development Board (“LWDB”): the Maricopa County
Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) as defined by 20 CFR 679.310.
H.
One Stop Delivery System: the workforce development, educational, and other
human resource services joined in a seamless customer-focused service delivery
network that enhances access to the programs’ services and improves long-term
employment outcomes for individuals receiving assistance.
I.
One Stop Operator (“OSO”): the entity that coordinates the service delivery of
required one-stop partners and service providers as specified in WIOA.
J.
Training and Employment Guidance Letter (“TEGL”): the guidance letter
issued by the US Department of Labor.
K.
Training Provider: An entity with a demonstrated ability of training individuals to
enter quality employment, and that is included on the eligible training provider list.
L.
Vacancy Appointment: a nominee selected to serve the remaining term of a
vacant position.
M.
Vacancy Date: the date the BOS approves the resignation or termination of an
MCWDB member.
N.
WIOA: the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, as amended.
O.
Youth Services Provider: the provider of services to youth as specified in WIOA.

III.
Effective Date, Term, and Termination
A.
This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2029, unless
terminated as provided herein.
B.
The Agreement may be renegotiated or terminated by either Party with sixty (60)
days' notice in writing to the other Party. Such notice shall be given by personal
delivery or by Registered or Certified mail.
C.
This Agreement is subject to the statutory language of A.R.S. § 38-511, which are
incorporated herein by reference.

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D.
If any action is taken by any State agency, federal department, or any other agency
or instrumentality to suspend, decrease or terminate its fiscal obligation under or
in connection with this Agreement, the Parties may amend, suspend, decrease, or
terminate its obligations under or in connection with this Agreement. In the event
of termination, the Parties shall be liable for payment only for services rendered
prior to the effective date of the termination, provided that such services performed
are in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Parties shall give
written notice of the effective date of any suspension, amendment, or termination
under this section at least ten (10) calendar days in advance.
E.
This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the parties
specifying the termination date therein.

IV.
Amendments
A.
Proposed amendments or termination to this Agreement may be offered by either
Party in writing within sixty (60) days, at a minimum, to the other Party, via official
electronic communication and certified mail. Adoption of such proposals shall be
approved and enforced through a signed document by both Parties.
B.
The Agreement may be amended if the governance structure changes, if the
Bylaws are amended, or in the event the regulations or laws change.
C.
Any amendment or change to the Agreement must be maintained at the MCWDB
staff office and be available for monitoring by the state administrative entity.
D.
The entire Agreement of the Parties is contained herein, and this Agreement
supersedes all prior agreements between the Parties relating to the subject matter
thereof.

V.
Notices of Election
A change of leadership of the MCWDB and the BOS does not constitute an amendment
of this Agreement, but Parties shall provide notification of leadership changes as follows:
A.
Notice of an election of a new MCWDB Chair, as evidenced within the minutes of
the MCWDB meeting, shall be provided to the Maricopa County Clerk of the Board.
B.
Notice of an election of any new BOS and/or the BOS Chairman, as evidenced
within the minutes of the BOS meeting, shall be published on the BOS website
within 10 days after the first BOS meeting of each calendar year.

VI.
BOS Roles and Responsibilities
A.
Delegated Functions
1.
Unless otherwise indicated as non-delegable, the BOS may fulfill its roles
and responsibilities through staff and/or contracts. Any staff or contractors
assigned to fulfill BOS responsibilities shall comply with the provisions of
Section XIII. Internal Controls, Conflict of Interest, and Firewalls.
2.
The BOS designates the County Manager or his/her designee to serve as
MCWDB liaison to the BOS;
3.
The BOS designates Maricopa County Human Service Department to
serve as Fiscal Agent for the MCWDB and be responsible for the receipt
and disbursement of WIOA funds in the Local Workforce Area. The specific
roles and responsibilities of the Fiscal Agent are identified in Section IX.
a)
HSD staff involved in Fiscal Agent functions shall not be involved in
policy or direct service provision activities of the Local MCWDB.
b)
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Service Provider budget(s) that results in an increased or
decreased overall budget for either entity shall be presented to the
MCWDB for review and authorization.
c)
BOS approval is required for any change to the WIOA allocation
amount.
4.
To ensure proper separation of duties and functions, there shall be no
commingling of budgets for the MCWDB staff, Fiscal Agent, and Service
Provider (see Attachment A, Maricopa County Organizational Chart A, B, and
C, respectively). Each of these functions shall have a separate budget and
personnel with separate functions and hierarchical reporting chains.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, personnel shall be individually and collectively
responsible for reporting compliance with WIOA and regulations, OMB
circulars, and State and County policies and statutes.
5.
The BOS delegates signatory capacity to the Chairman of the BOS.
B.
Misuse of Funds
1.
The BOS are liable in their official capacity for any misuse of grant funds as
described in WIOA.
C.
MCWDB Bylaws
1.
Per CFR 679.310 (g), the BOS must establish bylaws consistent with federal
law, regulations, and State policy.
D.
MCWDB Membership
1.
The BOS shall solicit nominations for the MCWDB. The final selection and
appointment of MCWDB members shall be made by the BOS in accordance
with
WIOA
and
State
and
Federal
requirements
and
consider
recommendations pursuant to Section VII F (2) Composition: The MCWDB
shall be composed of the following:
a)
The MCWDB shall be comprised of private business sector and public
sector members.
b)
The Board membership shall be representative of the Local Workforce
Area’s geography and business demographics.
c)
The BOS will seek to have a MCWDB membership which is diverse in
gender and ethnicity.
d)
An individual may serve as a representative of more than one
membership category if the individual meets all the criteria for
representative in accordance with WIOA.
e)
At least 51% of members shall be representatives of business in the
Local Workforce Area who:
(1)
Are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers
of businesses, or other individuals with optimum policy-making
or hiring authority;
(2)
Provide employment opportunities in in-demand industry
sectors or occupations, and provide high-quality work-relevant
training and development opportunities to its workforce or the
workforce of others in the case of organizations representing
business;
(3)
Are appointed from among individuals nominated by local
business organizations and business trade associations; and
(4)
At least two (2) members must represent small business as
defined by the U.S. Small Business Association.
f)
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optimum policy-making authority. These representatives:
(1)
Must include at least two (2) representatives of labor
organizations nominated by local labor federations or other
representatives of employees;
(2)
Must include at least one (1) representative of a joint labor-
management, or union-affiliated, registered apprenticeship
program within the Local Workforce Area who must be a training
director or member of a labor organization;
(3)
May include one or more representatives of community-based
organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise
in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of
individuals with barriers to employment, including organizations
that serve veterans or support competitive, integrated
employment for individuals with disabilities; and
(4)
May also include one or more representatives of organizations
that have demonstrated experience in addressing the
employment, training, or education needs of eligible youth,
including representatives or organizations that serve out-of-
school youth.
g)
The balance of the Board membership shall include the mandatory
category of individuals with optimum policy-making authority as
follows:
(1)
At least one (1) eligible provider administering adult education
and literacy activities under WIOA Title II, selected from among
the providers serving in the Local Workforce Area;
(2)
At least one (1) representative from an institution of higher
education providing workforce development activities, including
community colleges;
(3)
At least one (1) representative from economic and community
development entities;
(4)
At least one (1) representative from the state Employment
Service office under the Wagner-Peyser Act;
(5)
At least one (1) representative from the programs carried out
under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, other than sec.
112 or Part C of that title (i.e., the State Vocational
Rehabilitation Program or the state agency responsible for the
State Vocational Rehabilitation Program); and
h)
Members may also include a non-mandatory category of additional
Local Workforce Area representatives appointed by the BOS from:
(1)
Entities administering education and training activities who
represent local educational agencies or community-based
organizations with demonstrated expertise in addressing the
education or training needs for individuals with barriers to
employment;
(2)
Governmental and economic, and community development
entities who represent transportation, housing, and public
assistance programs;
(3)
Local Workforce Area philanthropic organizations; and,
(4)
Other appropriate individuals based on the WIOA law and
regulations as determined by the BOS.

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i)
Members of the MCWDB shall not be permitted to delegate any
duties to proxies or alternates.
j)
Members of the MCWDB shall be on an unpaid, volunteer basis
k)
No matter how many membership categories an individual
represents, the individual is only entitled to one vote.
2.

3.
Nominations
Consistent with WIOA, the BOS adopts the following nomination criteria:
a)
The CEO is responsible for MCWDB member recruitment and
nominations.
b)
At the request of the CEO, the MCWDB, or its designee, may assist in
the solicitation of applications and nominations for MCWDB
membership in accordance with representation needed.
c)
Nominees who are intended to serve as representatives of business
in the local area must be appointed from among individuals nominated
by business organizations and business trade associations.
(1)
The CEO or designee of the nominating organization must sign
the nomination letter submitted to the BOS.
(2)
The nomination letter must acknowledge the nominee’s
optimum policy-making authority and include documentation of
the candidate’s curriculum vitae, resume, or work history
d)
Nominees who are intended to serve as representatives of labor must
be appointed from among individuals nominated by local labor
federations.
e)
For the other mandated categories, nominees must be appointed from
among individuals nominated by a senior executive from the agency
or institution of employment or affiliation.
f)
For the mandatory category of adult education and literacy, a
solicitation of nominations will be based on a solicitation of Local
Workforce Area providers of adult education and literacy activities
under WIOA Title II.
g)
For the mandatory category of higher education institutions, a
solicitation of nominations will be based on a solicitation of institutions
of higher education providing workforce development activities.
h)
For the non-mandated categories, a solicitation of nominations will be
handled by:
(1)
Solicitation
of
community-based
organizations
(CBOs).
Representative nominations from local CBOs must be qualified
by being workforce-centered and having demonstrated positive
performance for at least three to five years in the community.
(2)
Solicitation of nominations from other optional representatives
with a workforce mission/focus must hold promise for beneficial
partnerships.
i)
Nominees shall meet the qualifications of the membership category
for which they are applying. Nominees shall confirm their qualifications
for the membership category for which they are applying in writing.
Nominating organizations shall confirm the same.
j)
Members shall notify the MCWDB and the Maricopa County Clerk of
the Board if they no longer meet the qualification criteria required by
WIOA for the position on the MWCWB.

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k)
All vacancies shall be publicly noticed on the Maricopa County
website.
l)
Written applications and, when applicable, nominations must be
submitted to the Maricopa County Clerk of the Board.
4.
Appointments
a)
The BOS shall appoint each member of the MCWDB by majority vote.
b)
Reappointments will follow the same nomination process as outlined
in this Agreement and will be made within 120 days of the term
expiration.
c)
Notification of appointments will be evidenced within the minutes of
the BOS meetings.
5.
Terms of Office of BOS Appointees
a)
Members appointed to the MCWDB shall serve three-year terms,
except vacancy appointees who shall serve the remaining term of their
predecessor. Upon expiration of his or her term, any MCWDB Member
may continue to serve until the BOS takes action.
b)
Appointments will be staggered to the extent possible to have only
one-third (1/3) of the membership expire in a given year.
6.
Resignations
a)
Resignation by MCWDB members shall be submitted in writing to the
MCWDB Chair and the Clerk of the Board. A member’s resignation
is effective only when accepted by the BOS.
b)
And agenda item will be placed on the next MCWDB meeting for the
MCWDB to acknowledge that member’s resignation.
7.
Terminations
a)
BOS may remove a member for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Failure to attend MCWDB meetings, as follows:
•
More than three consecutive absences from regularly
scheduled meetings by any member during any 12-month
program period (July 1 – June 30) may result in the removal of
the member from the MCWDB.
•
Any four absences from regularly scheduled meetings during
a twelve-month period by any member during any 12-month
program period (July 1 – June 30) may result in the removal
of the member from the MCWDB.
•
Within seven (7) days of notification of attendance policies
violation a member may provide a written explanation to the
MCWDB Chair on the reason for the absences.
•
Exceptions to attendance policies may be made by the
MCWDB Chair due to special circumstances and shall be
documented.
(2)
Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics as
required by WIOA, A.R.S. §38-502 et seq., and Maricopa
County Internal Policy HR2421,
(3)
Failure of a member to continue to hold the qualifications of
membership which were the basis for their initial appointment.
(4)
Documented malfeasance, fraud or abuse.
(5)
Knowingly and intentionally acting in a manner that prohibits
compliance with Federal law, State policy, or requirements set
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Economic Security (DES). Examples include but are not limited
to failing to meet deadlines and failing to provide requested
information.
b)
“Just cause” for removal is established based on documented
evidence of failure to meet the expectations outlined in Section
VI.D.6.a. including but not limited to attendance records, conflicts of
interest, or actions inhibiting compliance with Federal law, State
policy, or requirements of the WAC or DES.
c)
Removal of a MCWDB member shall require a formal vote of the BOS.
8.
Vacancies
a)
Members who no longer hold the position or status that made them
eligible Local Board members must resign or be removed by the chief
elected officials. The chief elected officials willbe immediately notified
by the Local Board chair of the change in status as a representative
of that entity.
b)
A member's position on the MCWDB may become vacant upon failure
to attend regularly scheduled meetings as required in these bylaws,
his or her death, resignation, by operation oflaw, or upon removal by
the BOS.
c)
All efforts shall be made to fill MCWDB vacancies within 120 days of
the vacancy by the BOS.
d)
If a vacancy occurs by other than an expiration of term, the vacancy
shall be filled by appointment by the BOS for the unexpired portion of
the term.
e)
In the event a vacancy cannot be filled within 120 days, BOS
designated staff shall request a waiver in writing to the Director of the
State Workforce Development Board with an explanation of why a
vacancy was not filled in the 120-day timeframe and a description of
the process underway to fill the vacancy. Maricopa County must
maintain written approval of the waiver request by the Director of the
State Workforce Development Board for State monitoring purposes
f)
Positions will be filled in compliance with WIOA and these Bylaws.
g)
Nominees for a vacancy shall meet the same membership
requirement as the outgoing member or the criteria needed to fulfill
the Board composition requirements of WIOA
9.
Compensation
a)
The BOS, through the Fiscal Agent, is authorized to reimburse those
expenses identified in (A) post-travel to the extent such expenses are
allowable and reimbursable under WIOA, Uniform Guidance, and all
applicable County policies and regulations.

VII.
MCWDB Roles and Responsibilities
A.
Unless otherwise indicated as non-delegable, the MCWDB may fulfill its roles and
responsibilities through staff and/or contracts. Any staff or contractors assigned to
fulfill MCWDB responsibilities shall comply with the provisions of Section XIII.
Internal Controls, Conflict of Interest, and Firewalls.
B.
MCWDB serves as a strategic convener to promote and broker effective
relationships with the County and the Maricopa County workforce system. The
MCWDB shall maintain strategic and strong relationships with business
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providers, and others as needed or required.
C.
MCWDB provides strategic and operational oversight for the workforce system as
follows:
1.
Provide ongoing reviews of services available, access to services, service
delivery, cost of services, and system and program administration;
2.
Seek to avoid duplication with other system and program monitoring;
3.
Review current plans and proposals for service delivery;
4.
Develop detailed actions and timeframes in coordination with the
necessary workforce system partners; and
5.
Provide the BOS with system and program oversight updates in a quarterly
report.
D.
The following MCWDB required roles and responsibilities shall be completed in a
timely manner by MCWDB members or at the direction of the MCWDB through
staff, consultants, and/or allowable designated entities. MCWDB shall consult with
County concerning all responsibilities delegated to staff consistent with the
requirements set forth in Section XI.
1.
Workforce Research and Regional Labor Market Analysis
The MCWDB will conduct analyses of the labor market and workforce system and
integrate the findings into the Local Plan. The MCWDB will coordinate with key
stakeholders, contracted staff (as needed), and other parties in order to present a
well-rounded representation of the economic conditions in the Maricopa County
LWDA.
2.
Convening, Brokering, and Leveraging
The MCWDB will convene local workforce development system stakeholders to
develop the local plan. The MCWDB will plan, coordinate and schedule all
necessary meetings to execute the objectives of the local plan.
3.
Employer Engagement
Lead efforts to engage with a diverse range of employers, entities in the region,
and economic development entities to promote business representation on the
MCWDB and develop effective linkages with employers to support employer
utilization of the Maricopa County workforce system to ensure the workforce
investment activities meet the needs of employers, and support economic growth
in the region. The MCWDB shall coordinate with BOS economic development
strategies and workforce priorities that align with WIOA.
4.
Career Pathways
Collaborate
with
secondary
and
postsecondary
education
program
representatives leading the efforts in the local workforce development area to
develop and implement career pathways by aligning occupational training in the
targeted occupations and in-demand industries.
5.
Proven and Promising Practices
Identify, promote, and disseminate proven and promising strategies, initiatives,
and practices for meeting the needs of all job seekers and employers. Specific
attention will be given to system performance, service delivery benchmarking, and
program design/evaluation to identify strengths and opportunities for continuous
process improvement.
6.
Technology
Develop strategies, including coordination with the County and all workforce
system partners, for using technology to maximize the accessibility and
effectiveness of the local workforce development system for employers, workers,
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address these issues from a strategic level and task the One Stop Operator with
identifying referral tools and strategies between core partners.
7.
Coordination of Education Providers
Coordinate activities with education and training providers, including those on the
State-approved Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and all WIOA Title II service
providers, to align education and training with MCWDB selected sectors to support
career pathways.
8.
Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
The MCWDB, through the One Stop Operator, will annually assess the physical
and programmatic accessibility of all one-stop centers in the Local Workforce Area
in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
9.
Certification of One-Stop Centers
The MCWDB certifies all ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County comprehensive
and affiliate job centers every three (3) years in accordance with 20 CFR 678.800
and the WAC State Workforce Policy #6 Certification of the ARIZONA@WORK
Job Centers.
E.
Communication with the Public
1.
All meetings of the MCWDB, including its committees shall be conducted in
compliance with Open Meeting Law (Arizona Revised Statutes 38-431 et
seq.). Meetings shall be open, and it shall be a stated policy that interested
citizens or groups will be heard on workforce development matters.
2.
The MCWDB shall meet not less than six times per year.
3.
Within three (3) business days of any MCWDB meeting, including its
committees the MCWDB staff shall make available the meeting minutes on
the MCWDB website.
4.
On behalf of the MCWDB, the MCWDB staff shall make available to the public
on the MCWDB website information regarding the activities of the MCWDB,
including but not limited to:
a)
Local Plan, including any modifications;
b)
List and affiliation of MCWDB members; and
c)
MCWDB Bylaws.
F.
Board membership
1.
The MCWDB may solicit and refer candidates to apply for MCWDB
membership.
a)
The MCWDB Chair may recommend removal of a member for any of
the reasons cited in Section VI.D.6.
G.
Youth Committee
1. The Youth Committee shall be a MCWDB Standing Committee comprised of a
minimum of five (5) members (MCWDB members and non-members) appointed
by the MCWDB Chair in consultation with the Executive Committee, and BOS
assigned staff.
2. Responsibilities of the Youth Committee may include, but not be limited to the
following:
a. Identify eligible providers of youth workforce development activities by:
i. Exercising the option described in CFR 681.400 to have the grant
recipient provide directly some or all of the youth workforce
investment activities; and/or
ii. Choosing to recommend for MCWDB approval to competitively
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some or all youth workforce investment activities;
b. Inform, assist, and make recommendations to the Executive
Committee and the MCWDB in developing and overseeing a
comprehensive youth program, including disconnected youth;
c. Foster integration and collaboration of youth activities in the
local workforce development area;
d. Recommend system enhancements to ensure a broad range of
services and opportunities for youth, including disconnected youth;
e. Recommend ways to leverage resources and coordinate services
among schools, public programs, and community-based organizations
serving youth; and
f.
Provide leadership and support for continuous quality improvement
efforts for youth services programs.
3. The term of each Youth Committee member shall coincide with the term of the
MCWDB Chair or as determined at the discretion of the MCWDB Chair.
4. The term of the Youth Committee chair shall coincide with the term of the MCWDB
Chair or as determined at the discretion of the board chair.
H.
Officers
1.
The MCWDB members select the MCWDB Chair and other officers, as
described in the Bylaws.
I.
Career Services
1.
MCWDB selects the Career Services Provider. The expectations and
terms of the service provider shall be documented in a contract approved
by the MCWDB and BOS. Additional guidance on service provider
selection can be found in Section VIII.
J.
Operational Budget
1.
The MCWDB shall have the operational budget for Adult, Dislocated
Worker, and Youth Services presented to them for review and approval
annually.
2.
The MCWDB may have the Fiscal Agent present the annual budget.
3.
The operational budget shall be approved no later than August 15th.
4.
The annual approved budget must allocate all available WIOA funds for
the fiscal year.
K.
The MCWDB shall provide MCWDB member orientation.

VIII.
Shared Roles and Responsibilities
A.
MCWDB Budget The Parties share the responsibility for the MCWDB Budget as
follows:
1.
Development and Submission
a)
MCWDB and their designated staff shall develop an annual line-
item administrative budget and budget justification for the purpose
of carrying out the duties as referenced in this Agreement.
(1) The budgeting period must be aligned with the County fiscal year,
which runs from July 1 through June 30.
(2) The budget must be in accordance with all County policies and
guidelines, WIOA, and Uniform guidance.
(3) MCWDB shall submit the annual line-item budget and budget
justification to the County Manager or his/her designee by
December 1 of each year.

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(4) The administrative budget will be included in the overall WIOA
budget that the Fiscal Agent submits to the BOS in order to
establish an overall spending cap for the upcoming fiscal year.
b)
The MCWDB shall review and approve the operational budget for
Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Services by major program by
June 30th of each year for the budget year beginning July 1st.
(1) The total WIOA budget (operational and administrative) may not
exceed the spending cap approved by the BOS.
(2)
This presentation may be done by the service provider(s) and/or
Fiscal Agent, at the discretion of the MCWDB.
c)
Budget Review and Approval
(1) The Fiscal Agent shall review the MCWDB budget to ensure it is
in accordance with all County policies and guidelines, WIOA,
and Uniform Administrative Guidance.
(2) The Fiscal Agent shall provide the budget review to the County
Manager (or his/her designee) and the MCWDB Executive
Director.
(3) The Fiscal Agent shall submit the budget to the Maricopa County
Office of Management and Budget on behalf of the BOS.
(4) The BOS at their discretion, shall review and approve the Budget
in accordance with County policy.
d)
Ongoing monitoring
(1) On behalf of the BOS, the County Manager, or his/her designee
shall:
•
Monitor the MCWDB budget expenditures;
•
Notify the MCWDB Executive Director and the MCWDB
Chair on expenditure and audit issues;
•
Provide updates to the BOS as requested.
B.
WIOA Funds
1.
BOS and MCWDB shall, to the best of their abilities, ensure all funds are
expended prior to expiration with the assistance of the Fiscal Agent.
C.
Local Plan
1.
MCWDB and their staff shall develop the local plan for the Local Workforce
Area every four years.
2.
The Local Plan shall be consistent with the following:
a)
WIOA Section 108;
b)
State Unified Plan; and
c)
BOS strategic priorities, including (but not limited to) economic
development, regionalism, and priority populations.
3.
On behalf of the BOS, the County Manager (or his/her designee) shall
provide local plan feedback to the MCWDB Executive Director.
4.
The One-Stop Operator may not convene system stakeholders to assist in
the development of the local plan or prepare and submit local plans.
5.
MCWDB shall vote and approve the local plan prior to the final submittal to
the BOS.
6.
The BOS shall review and approve the plan during a BOS meeting.
7.
MCWDB shall submit the finalized local plan to the State only after
receiving BOS approval.
8.
The MCWDB shall follow the prescribed process in this section for all
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D.
Regional Plan
1.
All Parties may collaborate with other Local Workforce Areas as necessary.
In the event the Local Workforce Development Area is designated to be a
planning region that includes other Local Workforce Areas, the Parties shall
follow the same process as for the development and approval of the local
plan.
E.
Selection of Operators and Providers
1.
While it is the responsibility of the MCWDB to select a One Stop Operator and
providers, as discussed in the following sections, it is the responsibility of the
BOS to execute contracts with selected entities/vendors. As such, selection
of operators and providers is considered a shared function.
2.
One Stop Operator(s)
a)
Selection
(1)
The MCWDB, with the assistance of their staff, shall determine
the scope of work for the OSO.
(2)
The MCWDB shall competitively procure the One Stop Operator
with the Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services and
in compliance with County procurement policies.
(3)
The designation of an OSO must be approved by a majority vote
of the MCWDB or designated committee or workgroup.
(4)
Once approved, the contract shall be forwarded to the BOS.
The OSO contract shall be effective only when approved by the
BOS.
3.
Provider(s)
a)
Occupational Skills Training: The MCWDB shall encourage sufficient
number and types of eligible training service providers consistent with
the criteria established by the Governor and WIOA.
b)
Career Services: The MCWDB shall determine the selection criteria
for the provider of Career Services, as specified in WIOA to “Adults”
and Dislocated Workers.”
(1)
The MCWDB selects the Human Services Department
Workforce Development Division as the Career Services
Provider.
c)
Provider contracts may be competitively awarded for any WIOA
services; if provider contracts are competitively awarded, they shall be
publicly noticed and procured through the Maricopa County Office of
Procurement Services.
d)
Youth Services: Pursuant to CFR 681.400(b), the MCWDB elects to
have the grant recipient provide youth services through its Human
Services Department.
(1)
The MCWDB retains the right to instead provide youth services
via competitively procured grants or contracts (CFR 681.400(b).
F.
Performance Measures
1.
Negotiation and Approval of Performance Accountability Measures
a)
The MCWDB and their staff shall obtain proposed performance
accountability measures from the State.
b)
Service providers shall propose performance accountability measures
to the MCWDB for consideration.
c)
The
MCWDB
shall
determine
the
acceptable
performance
accountability measures for the Local Workforce Area with the Core

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Partners and service providers.
d)
The performance accountability measures must be approved by a
majority of the MCWDB. Once passed, the finalized performance
accountability measures shall be submitted to the State by the
required due date.
2.
The MCWDB shall focus on required performance measures with outcomes
and impacts. The MCWDB shall review current performance measures and
reports, identify additional priority and subordinate performance measures to
be collected, and work with any organization or entity required to report
performance measures to determine reporting timeframes.
G.
Local Board Policy
1.
MCWDB shall create local board policies to provide strategic workforce
direction and guidance in the Local Workforce Area in alignment with BOS
priorities.
2.
MCWDB, in coordination with Core Partners and service providers, shall
review proposed policies, develop new major policies, and approve major
policies that affect the priorities for service, service target levels and
limitations, and allocation of resources.
3.
MCWDB shall create policies that are aligned with serving the WIOA priority
populations and those with barriers to employment.
4.
Policies must be approved by a majority of MCWDB members.
5.
MCWDB staff shall keep written record of all approved MCWDB policies and
ensure distribution to all Parties affected.
6.
MCWDB shall provide approved policies to the BOS in the quarterly report.
I.
Core Partner Agreement
1.
MCWDB and their staff shall develop the Core Partner Agreement for the
Local Workforce Area.
2.
The Core Partner Agreement shall be consistent with WIOA, regulations,
State and County policies.
3.
The County Manager, or his/her designee shall provide Core Partner
Agreement feedback to the MCWDB Executive Director.
4.
The Core Partner Agreement shall be reviewed by the Maricopa County
Attorney’s Office.
5.
The Core Partner Agreement must be approved by a majority of the MCWDB.
6.
Once approved, the request shall be forwarded to the BOS for approval. The
Core Partner Agreement is effective only when approved by the BOS and the
other Core Partners.
7.
For all amendments to the fully executed Core Partner Agreement, the
MCWDB shall follow the prescribed process in such Agreement.
J. Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding for the One Stop
Delivery System
1.
The MCWDB, its staff and/or other allowable designated entity shall develop
the Memorandum of Understanding for the One Stop Delivery System (MOU)
and its accompanying Infrastructure Funding Agreement (IFA) not less than
every three years in partnership with the BOS and other One Stop delivery
partners.
2.
The MOU and IFA are created through discussion, negotiation, and
agreement.
a. The MOU shall include the items listed in 678.500 (b) 1-6, including a
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agreement of costs, referral methods, and access to services for adults,
youth, those with barriers to employment, and individuals with
disabilities.
b. The IFA shall include such costs in accordance with 678.700.
i. The IFA shall be reviewed and reconciled at least once annually
with the information financial information provided by the Fiscal
Agent and/or One Stop partners.
c. The MOU and IFA draft shall be shared with the BOS Liaison for review
and comment.
d. The MOU shall provide a process by which periodic amendments and
adjustments may be made.
3. MCWDB shall vote and approve the MOU and IFA, and its amendments, prior
to the final submittal to the One Stop Partners for signature.
4. The BOS shall review and approve the final MOU and IFA, and its
amendments.

K. Communication of Parties
1. The MCWDB and its staff shall prepare quarterly progress reports, which shall
include but are not limited to, summaries of progress on goals, actions on each
of the required roles, policies approved by the MCWDB, and anticipated
activities of MCWDB for the next quarter.
a)
The MCWDB Executive Director shall submit the quarterly reports
for BOS review 45 days following the end of a quarter.
2. The MCWDB and its staff shall prepare and submit an annual report to the
BOS for review and approval on or before October 1 of each calendar year.
3. At least annually, the MCWDB Chair, MCWDB Executive Director, and the
County Manager (or his/her designee) shall provide briefings to the BOS
regarding performance accountability measures, program oversight, MCWDB
policy, strategic direction, and other areas, as deemed necessary.
4. The MCWDB Chair and the County Manager (or his/her designee) shall work
together to identify new potential applicants to the MCWDB with skillsets that
complement current Board members.
L. Amendments to the MCWDB Bylaws
1. Amendments to the MCWDB Bylaws may be necessary from time to time. Any
proposed changes to the Bylaws must:
i. Be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney for legal review;
ii. Approved by the MCWDB;
iii. Receive final approval by the BOS.
2. Each time the Bylaws are amended, a copy of the updated Bylaws will be distributed
to all MCWDB members, the BOS, County Attorney and will be posted on the
ARIZONA@WORK MARICOPA COUNTY website.
IX.
WIOA Fiscal Agent
A.
The WIOA Fiscal Agent shall perform accounting and funds management for
WIOA funding received.
B.
The Fiscal Agent shall exchange information with the MCWDB and BOS, as
necessary.
C.
The Fiscal Agent shall provide the following financial services:
1.
Receive and disburse WIOA funds, which includes first-in, first-out
accounting methods;
2.
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in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars,
WIOA and corresponding federal regulations, and County and State
policies;
3.
Comply with State and Federal requirements and timelines as defined by
DES;
4.
Be subject to an annual audit by the Auditor of State as well as periodic
monitoring by DES;
5.
Cooperate in any audit procedure, respond to financial audit findings, and
provide corrective action plans when necessary;
6.
Maintain proper accounting records and adequate documentation;
7.
Prepare financial reports;
8.
Conduct financial monitoring of the fiscal activities of sub recipients,
contractors, and service providers;
9.
Provide technical assistance to sub recipients regarding fiscal issues;
10.
Review, recommend, and monitor the WIOA budget and its funds, including
both administrative and programmatic funds;
11.
Recommend the transfer of funds between Dislocated Worker and Adult
programs, and provide this to the MCWDB Chair for signature;
12.
Track and monitor the MCWDB receipts and expenditures in a separate
Unit code;
13.
Track and monitor WIOA Title I service provider receipts and expenditures
in a separate Unit Code;
a)
Career Services and Youth Services shall be tracked separately by
Program Code.
14.
Procure contacts or obtain written agreements on behalf of the MCWDB
a)
Except for the One Stop Operator; and
15.
Appoint personnel to carry out the duties outlined above who will not be
permitted to engage in policy or service delivery issues or Service Provider
activities.
D.
The Fiscal Agent shall perform the following budgetary functions on behalf of the
MCWDB:
1.
Under the guidance of the MCWDB, develop an annual budget by major
program service type (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, Rapid Response,
and other types that may be identified by the MCWDB) that supports the
strategic direction of the MCWDB.
2.
Present to the MCWDB when major program service type budgets
increase, decrease, or it is deemed appropriate to move budgeted monies
between major program service types.
3.
Reconcile the IFA costs at least annually.
E.
The fiscal Agent is subject to the internal control measures and firewall
requirements described in Section XIII.

X.
WIOA Career Services
A.
Those providing career services shall provide services in accordance with WIOA.
1.
The Career Service provider shall implement MCWDB policies and provide
quarterly reports to the MCWDB on program service delivery, performance
accountability, and continuous improvement.
2.
Service providers shall propose the following for review, consideration, and
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a)
Priority populations;
b)
Service targets;
c)
Budget utilization;
d)
Performance measures.
3.
The person(s) responsible for carrying out the duties of the service provider
will not be permitted to be appointed to complete the activities of the WIOA
Fiscal Agent.
4.
Provider of Services shall follow OMB Uniform guidance, County, State
regulation, policy, and law for procurement of required goods and services.

XI.
MCWDB Staff
A.
Title 20 CFR 679.400 describes the MCWDB’s authority to hire staff and the
appropriate roles for the MCWDB staff as outlined in WIOA Section 107(f).
1.
Full costs for staff must be included in the MCWDB Board budget submitted
to and approved by the BOS.
2.
Maricopa County shall be the employer of record for the MCWDB staff.
3.
MCWDB staff shall be subject to the County’s policies, procedures, and
processes, including personnel policies and organizational oversight.
4.
The MCWDB Board delegates personnel management responsibilities of
the MCWDB staff to the County Manager (or his/her designee), and the
County Manager will consult with the MCWDB Chair on personnel matters,
as necessary. See attached Organizational Chart for reporting relationship
information.
5.
MCWDB staff shall be subject to Maricopa County’s policies, procedures,
and processes regarding personnel, including but not limited to the
confidentiality of personnel information.
6.
MCWDB staff shall not provide core, intensive, and training services or
participate in the operation of the One-Stop centers, including the
management of personnel providing these services.
7.
MCWDB staff are subject to the internal control measures and firewall
requirements described in Section XIII.

XII.
Conflict resolution
A.
Except as may otherwise be provided for by law, or otherwise specifically agreed
upon by the parties, any dispute not involving the question of law that is not
resolved between the parties within a reasonable time shall be submitted to the
following Maricopa County’s dispute process:
1.
Disputes must be filed with the Maricopa County Ombudsman.
2.
The Ombudsman shall respond in writing to the dispute within fourteen
(14) days.
3.
The parties may abide by the decision. If the conflict is not resolved, the
Party shall submit in writing to the Ombudsman and the other Party within
seven (7) days that a resolution has not been reached.
4.
If either party determines it must pursue formal mediation related to this
Agreement, either party may choose to contract with external mediation
services. Contracted services would be at the contracting party’s expense
and would require following the usual processes for procurement and
budget approval.
B.
If the conflict is not resolved, it will be resolved as directed by the Governor’s
Office.

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XIII.
Internal Controls, Conflict of Interest, and Firewalls
A.
MCWDB members, County employees, service providers, training providers, One-
Stop Operator, and other workforce system stakeholders will report any official
conflict of interest to the County Manager.
B.
In addition to the reporting requirements contained in County Policy HR2416
concerning “Avoidance of Conflicts of Interests”, MCWDB staff shall also notify the
MCWDB Chair concerning any alleged conflict of interest.
C.
MCWDB members, staff, or vendors may not be involved in official votes, the hiring
of staff, or the procurement of services in which they have a personal financial
interest.
D.
Physical and electronic access will be limited to only the functions and
responsibilities assigned to a specific WIOA role.
E.
Only staff performing Fiscal Agent duties may have access to the County’s
financial system(s) of record with regard to the funds overseen by the MCWDB.
F.
Service provider, Fiscal Agent, and MCWDB Staff shall not:
1.
Have involvement in one another’s hiring, promotional, termination,
discipline, or performance management matters;
2.
Have involvement in one another’s vendor selections unless pre-approved
by the MCWDB and BOS Liaison.
3.
Share information that is not considered a public record or seek approval
from the MCWDB and BOS Liaison prior to sharing non-public records; or
4.
Have input into one another’s standard operating procedures or internal
policies.
G.
No entity or person involved with the issuance of a solicitation may compete or
submit a proposal under the procurement action. This prohibition includes but is
not limited to development of requirements, drafting the solicitation document,
evaluating proposals/bids, or selection of vendors.
H.
No division and/or unit within the County may simultaneously provide services and
oversee or monitor the provision of those services.
I.
All entities involved in MCWDB activities and functions, including but not limited to
County employees, contracted vendors, and MCWDB members, are subject to
performance and financial audits performed by the Maricopa County Internal Audit
Department, an independent agency reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors.
Entities shall comply fully with all audit requests and participate in the resolution of
audit findings.
J.
The County Manager (or his/her designee), as the executive manager over
multiple roles, is expected to be aware of the potential competing interests of the
MCWDB, One-Stop Operator, providers, Fiscal Agent, and other stakeholders.
1.
The County Manager (or his/her designee) shall refrain from intervening in
the performance of duties assigned to the MCWDB staff by the MCWDB,
if said duties are legally allowed, supported by the approved budget, and
not prohibited by County policy;
2.
The County Manager (or his/her designee) shall:
a)
Encourage the open exchange of information and data between all
entities, as allowed by law and County policy, in order to inform
decisions of the MCWDB and BOS;
b)
Be mindful of the internal controls and firewalls outlined in this
Section and make every effort to ensure they are not breached.

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XIV.
Sunshine Provision
A.
The MCWDB shall make available to the public, on a regular basis through electronic
means and open meetings, information regarding the activities of the MCWDB,
including information regarding the local plan prior to the submission of the plan, and
regarding membership, the designation, and certification of one-stop operators, and
the award of grants or contracts to eligible providers of youth workforce investment
activities, and, on request, minutes of formal meetings of the MCWDB.

XV.
Agreement and Bylaws
A.
To the extent there is a conflict between this Agreement and the Bylaws of the
MCWDB, this Agreement controls.

XVI.
Notices
A.
Notifications and communications concerning this Agreement shall be directed to
the following:

Maricopa County Manager
301 W. Jefferson 10th Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003

Maricopa County Workforce Development Board Executive Director
301 W. Jefferson 9th Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003

Maricopa County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
301 W. Jefferson 10th Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003

XVII.
Conflict Waiver
The Parties to this Agreement acknowledge that they are aware that the Civil Services
Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (Civil Division) may be chosen as the
attorney for all the Parties. The Parties acknowledge that they are aware of a potential
conflict of interest, and waive any claim of conflict of interest, which may arise by virtue of
Civil Division’s representation of another Party to this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties have signed this Agreement:

Approved By:
MARICOPA COUNTY
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Approved By:
MARICOPA COUNTY

Authorized Signature
MCWDB Chair
Kate Brophy McGee, Chair, Board
of Supervisors

Date

Date
Attested to:

Juanita Garza, Clerk, Board of Supervisors

Date

IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. § 11-952, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY
THE UNDERSIGNED DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
A.R.S. § 11-952, AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS PROPER IN FORM
AND WITHIN THE POWER AND AUTHORITY GRANTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF ARIZONA.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Deputy County Attorney
Date