Content Last Revised: 4/15/99 ---DISCLAIMER---

CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 20

Employees' Benefits

Chapter V

Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor

Part 661

Statewide and Local Governance of the Workforce Investment System Under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act

Subpart B

State Governance Provisions

• Section Number: 661.250
• Section Name: What are the requirements for designation of local workforce investment areas?

    (a) The Governor must designate local workforce investment areas in 

order for the State to receive funding under title I of WIA.

    (b) The Governor must take into consideration the factors described 

in WIA section 116(a)(1)(B) in making designations of local areas. Such 

designation must be made in consultation with the State Board, and 

after consultation with chief elected officials. The Governor must also 

consider comments received through the public comment process described 

in the State workforce investment plan under Sec. 661.220(d).

    (c) The Governor may approve a request for designation as a 

workforce investment area from any unit of general local government, 

including a combination of such units, if the State Board determines 

that the area meets the requirements of WIA section 116(a)(1)(B) and 

recommends designation. (WIA section 116.)