(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.)