Board Mission Statement
The purpose of the Board is to create a seamless, efficient, and effective network of services that support and sustain a highly educated and skilled workforce in the Greater Richmond region. The network of services is driven by the business community’s needs, and must afford all of its customers, business and job seekers alike, equal access to needed workforce services. The workforce development system must ensure that all
citizens in the region have access to a quality education, technical and other skills training, that lead to industry recognized credentials and job opportunities in high wage employment.

Board Member Job Summary
The position of Board member is one of great responsibility because it guides the workforce development system and the programs available to businesses and job seekers in the region. Given their volunteer status, it is important that Board members
and staff understand their responsibilities and respect the time that is given in service for no payment other than satisfaction from meeting the program’s mission.

To this end, and to the best of one’s ability, a Board member will:

1. Understand that the Board bears the ultimate responsibility for the integrity of governance and responsible stewardship of funds and programs entrusted to its authority. Although appointed by a multiple county and stakeholder group, each member will evaluate and make decisions with the good of the 7 counties in the Workforce Development Area as the focus, and with the good of the Greater Richmond Region as a part of the focus.

2. Know the Board’s mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs.

3. Participate in developing and refining the vision of what the “workforce development” system will look like and feel like in the Greater Richmond Region for
business and job seeking customers.

4. Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically when asked.

5. Advocate on behalf of workforce development system and its programs and the Board within the business community in a manner which enhances the Board’s image and effectiveness in achieving its mission and goals.

6. Actively seek additional resources and opportunities to improve the availability and coordination of workforce programs and services within the Region and around the State.

7. Call matters of potential significance to the attention of the Board Chairman, Executive Committee and/or Board staff as appropriate.

8. Follow trends in workforce development and strive to continuously increase in knowledge of the industry.

9. Prepare for and participate in Board and committee meetings, including appropriate organizational activities. Suggest agenda items periodically for Board and committee meetings to ensure that significant policy-related matters are addressed.

10. Continuously evaluate Board performance in providing leadership to the staff and community in the workforce development arena, and make recommendations for improvement and growth.

11. Avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest that might embarrass the Board and disclose any possible conflicts to the Board in a timely fashion. Never accept (or offer) favors or gifts from (or to) anyone who does business with the organization.

12. Maintain independence and objectivity and act with a sense of fairness, ethics, and personal integrity at all times. Avoid prejudiced judgements on the basis of
information received from individuals and urge those with grievances to follow established policies and procedures to address their concerns.

Workforce Board Chairman Job Summary
1. The Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board is responsible for leading the Board in its work.

2. The Chairman sets the pace and tone for the work, ensuring that the Board is clear about its strategic direction and that values and performance expectations are clearly articulated.

3. The Board’s charge is much broader than the Workforce Investment Act and must, by necessity, incorporate the varied and numerous entities that impact on the workforce system results including businesses, state and local agencies and the faith and community based organizations in the region.

4. The Chairman is responsible for building relationships and coalitions that result in the development of the system envisioned by the Board for the Workforce
Investment Area and the region, and is expected to assist in communicating the vision and results of the Board’s efforts in meaningful ways and to varied audiences.