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Ottawa County signs new Local Workforce Development Area 1 agreement to remain in KANSASWORKS oversight

Ottawa County Board of County Commissioners · March 31, 2025
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Summary

The commission unanimously approved a multi-county Local Workforce Development Area 1 Chief Elected Official Board Agreement to maintain participation in Kansas Workforce One and the KANSASWORKS system; vote was 3-0.

JoDee Copple, County Treasurer, presented a new Chief Elected Official Board Agreement required to certify Ottawa County's participation in a multi-county Local Workforce Development Area. The agreement maintains county participation in Kansas Workforce One oversight of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-funded programs and the KANSASWORKS workforce system.

Commissioner Carla Grund moved to approve the agreement, Commissioner Duane Morris seconded, and the motion passed 3-0. The commission recorded no dissent; staff will proceed with the administrative steps required to maintain certification in the Local Workforce Development Area.