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MARR ; �` 1983 8 1. � PIC. 11 pAnr 40 Discussion took place regarding the formulation of the Mr. Hunter explained that the council must consist of representatives from education, health, rehabilitative services, labor and economical development - a minimum of 13 people. He stated that the legislation very pointedly says that half of whatever the council is must be principals of business and industry; in other words they must be in management capacity and decision-making positions. It also indicates that the chairman can only come from that group. Commissioner Scurlock asked if Indian River County takes no action, whether we are committed to the program in any case. Mr. Thomas stated that if we don't indicate our willingness to participate by sending in thV_application, we would not receive any funds, of which $875,000 has been earmarked for Indian River County. Commissioner Lyons expressed his reluctance to be a part of this program and accept any funds as -he felt this program was more open to fraud than the CETA program. Commissioner Scurlock said he would not vote for this program because he felt we have a responsibility to those already employed, and this County already has many trained workers who are unemployed. Chairman Bird indicated he was unfamiliar with the CETA program and whether it worked well or not. He had a problem turning down $875,000 funding that would be available to train residents of the County and perhaps result in some permanent jobs. Commissioner Wodtke believed that when an employer needs to hire someone, he prefers someone with experience. He felt there are a lot of jobs out there that people could do, but felt that this program and the new format gives business and industry the opportunity to be vocal and determine the operating policy on a locallevel which would M