Section 34-14-24. Local provision of workforce training or one-stop workforce services; evaluations; establishment of contracting guidelines; conflicts of interest

   (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, a board shall not directly provide workforce training or one-stop workforce services.

(b) A board may request a waiver from the Governor's Office of Workforce Development to directly provide workforce training or one-stop workforce services. The request for a waiver shall include a detailed justification based on the lack of an existing qualified alternative for delivery of workforce training or services in the local workforce investment area.

(c) If a board receives a waiver to provide workforce training or one-stop workforce services, the evaluation of results and outcomes shall be provided by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development.

(d) In consultation with boards, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development by rule shall establish contracting guidelines for boards, including guidelines designed to:

   (1) Ensure that each independent contractor that contracts to provide one-stop workforce services has sufficient insurance, bonding, and liability coverage for the overall financial security of one-stop workforce services funds and operations; and

   (2) Prevent potential conflicts of interest between board members and entities that contract with boards.

(e) The Governor's Office of Workforce Development shall ensure that each board complies with this Code section and shall approve a local plan only if the plan complies with this Code section.

(f) Boards shall not contract with, directly or through a business entity, a member of the board, a relative of a board member, or an employee of the board.

(g) Board members who have potential conflicts or contracts may remain on their respective boards until the board's next certification period as determined in accordance with the federal Workforce Investment Act.

Code 1981, § 34-14-24, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 573, § 2/HB 393.