The following is a list of the various roles and responsibilities of the
Mountainland Regional Council.
Work with the regional director, the Department of Workforce Services, the
consortium of counties and the State Council on Workforce Services on issues
requested by the regional workforce services area or the department.
Determine the locations of Employment Assistance Centers.
Develop training priorities for the region.
Work with the State Council on Workforce Services to oversee regional
workforce services operations and ensure that services are being delivered
according to the plans.
Coordinate the planning and delivery of workforce services with public
education, higher education, vocational rehabilitation, and human services.
Report annually to the State Council on Workforce Services.
Appoint the regional workforce services director jointly with the
executive director (after the initial appointments and as needed).
Annually provide the consortium of counties a written report that shall
include regional planning priorities, training priorities, and locations of
Employment Assistance Centers.