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To amend ch. 2, art. V of the City Code by adding therein a new div. 4.1, consisting of ?? 2-850-2-852, for the purpose of establishing a Future of Workforce Commission.
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WHEREAS, the City believes that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the city of Richmond that the City establish the Future of Workforce Commission to advise the Council and the Mayor on matters involving workforce development through partnerships that facilitate training and programs for accessing employment, career, and educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the annual operating costs for the Commission will be approximately $5,000, including ten staff hours;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. That Chapter 2, Article V of the Code of the City of Richmond (2020) is hereby amended and reordained by adding therein a new division numbered 4.1, consisting of sections numbered 2-850 through 2-852, as follows:
DIVISION 4.1.
FUTURE OF WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Sec. 2-850. Created and purpose; composition; terms of office.
(a) Creation and purpose. There shall be a Future of Workforce Commission whose purpose shall be to provide the Council and the Mayor with information and advice concerning the formation of partnerships to facilitate training and programs for accessing employment, career, and educational opportunities.
(b) Composition. The Commission shall be composed of 15 members, subject to the conditions set forth in this section, as follows:
(1) The Council shall appoint ten members.
(2) The Mayor shall appoint five members.
(3) The membership shall, to the extent possible, consist of representatives from the school division administered by the School Board of the City of Richmond, the School Board of the City of Richmond, City Council, administrative departments of the City, J. Sargent Reynolds Community College, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Regional Planning District Com...
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