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RESOLUTION NO.97-105
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF REGIONAL
COORDINATION AND COOPERATION FOR A
PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE AND
EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
WHEREAS,the Vision of the Jobs and Education Partnership is to improve our community
by providing a productive workforce and expanded economic opportunities that meet employer's and
job seeker's needs and enhance the economic development of the region;and
WHEREAS,the Jobs and Education Partnership encourages collaboration between agencies
in planning and implementation of the state workforce development initiatives of one stop centers,
welfare to work programs, school to work programs, high skilnigh wage training and business
development initiatives;and
WHEREAS,the Jobs and Education Partnership is chartered by Enterprise Florida to build
an integrated workforce development system for job seekers and employers in Region 20,which
covers Indian River,Martin,Okeechobee and St.Lucie Counties;and
WHEREAS, the Jobs and Education Partnership recognizes and acknowledges that the
Economic Development Organizations of Indian River,Okeechobee,St.Lucie and Martin Counties
have an ongoing,significant and cooperative working relationship on a regional basis;and
WHEREAS,the Indian River County Commission is represented on the Jobs and Education
Partnership and on the Workforce Development Consortium, which selects Jobs and Education
Partnership members and approves their plans;and
WHEREAS,the Indian River County Commission and the Jobs and Education Partnership
believe that regional coordination and cooperation bring many benefits to our counties as a whole
and individually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Economic Development
agencies within each county are encouraged to continue to work together cooperatively with other
economic development agencies in the region thus promoting regional cooperation and initiatives.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams, and the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Tippin and upon being put to a vote,the vote was as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO.97-105
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman John W.Tippin Aye
Commissioner Fran B.Adams Aye
Commissioner Caroline D.Ginn Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R.Macht Absent
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 7th day of
October, 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,FLORIDA
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