vCompilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 692 - STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Here is a comprehensive overview of Department 692 – State Workforce Development Board from the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, current through May 29, 2025:
📘 Chapter 692-1: State Workforce Development Board
Rule 692-1-.01 – Definitions
This rule provides definitions for key terms used throughout the chapter, including:
Board: Refers to the State Workforce Development Board, any Local Elected Official Board, or any Local Workforce Development Board.
Board Member: Any member of the State Workforce Development Board, any Local Elected Official Board, any Local Workforce Development Board, or any individuals serving on any councils or standing committees created under any of the aforementioned Boards.
Chief Local Elected Official: The individual elected by the Local Elected Official Board in Local Workforce Development Areas comprising more than one county or municipality. In areas comprised of a single county or municipality, this individual is the chief elected executive officer of a unit of general local government in that area.
Conflict of Interest: A situation where a public official's private or personal interests might prevent or appear to prevent the official from exercising their duties in an unbiased manner.
Fiscal Agent: A city government, county government, or regional commission responsible for administering Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds for a Local Workforce Development Area.
Immediate Relative: Includes spouse, partner, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, and other specified family relationships.
Local Elected Official Board: A board comprised of mayors and county commission chairpersons within a Local Workforce Development Area.
Local Workforce Development Area: An area designated under Section 106 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Local Workforce Development Board: A board established under Section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.(rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
Adopted on October 10, 2018; effective October 30, 2018 .(rules.sos.ga.gov)
Rule 692-1-.02 – State Workforce Development Board
This rule outlines the establishment and responsibilities of the State Workforce Development Board:
Establishment: The Board is established pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to assist the Governor in creating an integrated statewide strategic plan for workforce development.
Bylaws: The Board shall create bylaws to guide and govern its proceedings, including a conflict of interest provision.
Meetings: All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order and the Georgia Open Meetings Act.
Interpretive Guidance: The Board shall authorize the Technical College System of Georgia's Office of Workforce Development to provide interpretive guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards and Areas to enable effective implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.(rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
Adopted on October 10, 2018; effective October 30, 2018 .(rules.sos.ga.gov)
Rule 692-1-.03 – Chief Local Elected Official
This rule defines the role and responsibilities of the Chief Local Elected Official within each Local Workforce Development Area:
Appointment: The Chief Local Elected Official is appointed or elected by the Local Elected Official Board, except in areas comprised of a single county or municipality, where the chief elected executive officer serves in this role.
Term: The term runs concurrent with the term set by the respective elected office.
Responsibilities: The Chief Local Elected Official may appoint a Fiscal Agent to administer Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds and is liable for any misuse of these funds.
Board Appointments: The Chief Local Elected Official appoints members of the Local Workforce Development Board consistent with the requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.(rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
Adopted on October 10, 2018; effective October 30, 2018 .
Rule 692-1-.04 – Local Elected Official Board
This rule pertains to the composition and responsibilities of the Local Elected Official Board:
Composition: Comprised of mayors and county commission chairpersons within a Local Workforce Development Area.
Agreement: The Board shall create an agreement that includes provisions such as the number of members, quorum requirements, and the process for appointing the Chief Local Elected Official.
Meetings: All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act.(rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.ga.gov)
Adopted on October 10, 2018; effective October 30, 2018 .(rules.sos.ga.gov)
Rule 692-1-.05 – Local Workforce Development Board
This rule outlines the establishment and duties of the Local Workforce Development Board:
Establishment: The Board is established under Section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Duties: The Local Workforce Development Board shall assist in the development and implementation of workforce development strategies within the local area.(rules.sos.ga.gov)
Adopted on October 10, 2018; effective October 30, 2018 .
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📌 Summary Table
Rule Number
Title
Key Focus
692-1-.01
Definitions
Defines key terms used throughout the chapter
692-1-.02
State Workforce Development Board
Establishment, bylaws, meetings, and interpretive guidance
692-1-.03
Chief Local Elected Official
Appointment, term, responsibilities, and board appointments
692-1-.04
Local Elected Official Board
Composition, agreement, and meeting requirements
692-1-.05
Local Workforce Development Board
Establishment and duties within the local area
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