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[joe harcz Comcast]

And this is inconsistent with the Rehab Act which is a part of WIA!

This governor is out of control in his violations of fundamental civil rights and federal obligations for all PWD. Also goes to the state plans which are being modified illegally and the requirements to have both direct input by the MRC and MCB board. This is so absurd on its face that I can't stand it!

Joe Harcz

Attachment:
RICK SNYDER 
GOVERNOR 
EXECUTIVE OFFICE 
LANSING 
EXECUTIVE ORDER 
No. 2011 -13 
GOVERNOR'S TALENT INVESTMENT BOARD 
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 
MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND 
RESCISSION OF 
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2004-36 
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2006-15 
BRIAN CALLEY 
LT. GOVERNOR 
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the 
executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and 
WHEREAS, the administration's primary objective is the creation and cultivation 
of jobs; and 
WHEREAS, the development of talent in Michigan's workforce is an essential 
tool to attract and create jobs; and 
WHEREAS, the state of Michigan is interested in partnering with experts in 
various aspects of workforce development; 
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by 
virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution 
of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following: 
I. GOVERNOR'S TALENT INVESTMENT BOARD 
A. The Council for Labor and Economic Growth, created by Executive Order 
2004-36, as amended by Executive Order 2006-15, and transferred to the Workforce 
Development Agency within the Michigan Strategic Fund by Executive Order 2011-4, is 
abolished. 
B. The Governor's Talent Investment Board is created as an advisory body 
within the Workforce Development Agency and shall be the state workforce investment 
board required for this state under Section 111 of the federal Workforce Investment Act 
of 1998, 29 USC 2821. 
C. Executive Orders 2004-36 and 2006-15 are rescinded. 
GEORGE W. ROMNEY BUILDING • 111 SOUTH CAPITOL AVENUE • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 
www.michigan.gov 
II. COMPOSITION OF THE GOVERNOR'S TALENT INVESTMENT BOARD A. The Governor's Talent Investment Board shall consist of forty-seven (47) 
members, including the following: 1. The Governor; 2. Two members of the Michigan House of Representatives, appointed by 
the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. A member appointed 
under this subsection shall serve only while a member of the Michigan House 
of Representatives; 3. Two members of the Michigan Senate, appointed by the Majority Leader 
of the Michigan Senate. A member appointed under this subsection shall 
serve only while a member of the Michigan Senate; 4. Thirty-seven (37) members appointed and serving at the pleasure of the 
Governor, consisting of the following: a. Twenty-seven (27) representatives of business in Michigan, who
i. Are owners of businesses, chief executives or operating 
officers of businesses, and other business executives or employers 
with optimum policymaking or hiring authority; ii. Represent businesses with employment opportunities that reflect 
the employment opportunities of the state; iii. Are appointed from among individuals nominated by state 
business organizations and business trade associations; b. One representative who is a chief elected executive officer of a city 
or a county; c. Two representatives of labor organizations who have been 
nominated by state labor federations; d. Two representatives of individuals and organizations that have 
experience with respect to youth activities; e. Two representatives of individuals and organizations that have 
experience and expertise in the delivery of workforce investment activities, 
including chief executive officers of community colleges and communitybased 
organizations within the state; f. One representative in the state with expertise relating to Job Corps 
programs; g. One representative in the state with expertise relating to Native 
American programs; h. One representative in the state with expertise relating to migrant 
seasonal farm worker programs; 5. Five (5) members appointed by the Governor, including; 2 
a. The President of the Michigan Strategic Fund; 
b. The Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs; 
c. The Director of the Department of Community Health; 
d. The Director of the Department of Human Services; and 
e. The Superintendent of Public Instruction. 
B. The Governor shall designate a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the 
Governor's Talent Investment Board from among those members described in Section II 
(A.)(4.)(a.)(i.-iii.). 
C. The Governor and the persons listed in Section II. (A.)(5.) may each send 
a designee to any meeting of the Governor's Talent Investment Board and that 
designee's attendance shall constitute attendance by the Governor or Board member 
listed in Section II. (A.)(5.) for quorum purposes. A person attending a Board meeting 
as a designee is authorized to exercise the vote on behalf of the person that they are 
representing at a Board meeting. 
Ill. DUTIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S TALENT 
INVESTMENT BOARD 
A. The Governor's Talent Investment Board is an advisory body and is 
charged with advising and assisting the Governor regarding compliance with the federal 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 USC 2801 to 9201 ("Act"), and any regulations 
issued pursuant to the Act. 
B. The Board may promulgate bylaws, not inconsistent with federal law, 
Michigan law, or this Order, governing its organization, operation, and procedures. 
C. Michigan Strategic Fund personnel shall staff and assist the Board. The 
Michigan Economic Development Corporation may assist the Board in performing its 
functions if authorized under an agreement between the Michigan Economic 
Development Corporation and the Michigan Strategic Fund. 
D. The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be 
provided in procedures adopted by the Board. Meetings of the Board shall be held 
within the state of Michigan. 
E. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the 
transaction of business. The Board shall act by majority vote of serving members 
participating in a meeting. To the extent authorized by Michigan law, the Board may 
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authorize members to participate in a Board meeting by the use of telephonic or video 
equipment. Members participating in a meeting via telephonic or video equipment shall 
be deemed present at the meeting. Voting shall be conducted in person or by use of 
telephonic or video equipment. 
F. The Board may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, 
hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. G. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation. Members of the 
Board may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to 
relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the 
Department of Technology, Management and Budget, subject to available 
appropriations. H. As required under Section 111 (f) of the federal Workforce Investment Act 
of 1998, 29 USC 2821(f), a member of the Board may not do any of the following: 1. Vote on a matter under consideration by the Board regarding the provision 
of services by the member or an entity the member represents. 2. Vote on a matter under consideration by the Board that would provide direct 
financial benefit to the member or the immediate family of the member. As used 
in this paragraph, "family" means that term as defined under Section 101(15) of 
the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 USC 2801 (15). 3. Engage in any other activity determined by the Governor to constitute a 
conflict of interest, as specified in the state plan outlining a 5-year strategy for the 
Statewide Workforce Investment System for this state, as required under Section 
112 of the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 USC 2822. I. To assure full compliance with the sunshine requirements under Section 
111 (g) of the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 USC 2821 (g), meetings of 
the Board shall be held according to procedures established under the Open Meetings 
Act, 1976 PA267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275. J. To assure full compliance with the sunshine requirements under Section 
111 (g) of the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 USC 2821 (g), the Board is a 
public body under, and shall comply with, the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, 
MCL 15.231 to 15.246. 4 
K. Members of the Board shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts 
to the Michigan Strategic Fund. 
IV. MISCELLANEOUS 
Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before 
any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this 
Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before 
any appropriate successor of an entity affected by this order. 
This order is effective upon filing. 
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of 
the State of Michigan this \SIT day of 
December in the year of our Lord, two 
thousand eleven. 
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SECRETARY,OF s"fiATE 
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