Region IV, Chief Elected Officials
Meeting Agenda
Mesilla Community Center 2251 Calle de Santiago Mesilla, NM 88046
A virtual attendance option will also be available.
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Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (MDT)
Commissioner Chris Ponce—Chief
Commissioner Travis Day—Vice-Chief
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Welcome
IV. Roll Call and Abstentions
V. *Public Comment (3-Minute Limit)
VI. Approval of Agenda
VII. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding
a) Approval of the July 1, 2024, Special Joint Meeting minutes
b) Resolution 24 – 01 concurs with the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board to approve a the PY24 Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board Budget Amendment
c) Resolution 24 – 02 concurs with the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board to approve an amendment to contract agreement number PY24-WIOA-02 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions to provide WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
d) Resolution 24 – 03 concurs with the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board to approve an amendment to contract agreement number PY24-WIOA-06 Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions to provide WIOA Youth Services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
e) Resolution 24 – 04 concurs with the Southwestern Area Workforce Development Board to approve new and amended policies
VIII. Reports and Information Items
a) Service Provider reports i. Youth Services (Alamo Navajo School Board) ii. Youth Services (Equus Workforce Solutions) iii. Adult/Dislocated Worker Services (Equus Workforce Solutions)
b) Administrative and Financial Reports
i. WIOA Administrator
ii. Technical Assistance & Training
iii. Financials
c) Updates from DWS
IX. Other
a) Member Input
X. Next Meeting
a) Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
XI. Adjournment
*Public comments can be emailed to sawdb@employnm.com before September 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. All public comments will be read at the meeting in the order received.
The Region IV, Chief Elected Officials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make every
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