reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
WV Code § 5B-2B-4a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2B. West Virginia Workforce Investment Act|§5B-2B-4a. Report to Legislature

(a) The Legislature finds that:(1) The state needs to take all necessary steps to retain, educate and train West Virginians to have the skills necessary to compete for job opportunities resulting from horizontal drilling; and(2) Specific attention shall be made by the State of West Virginia to train and educate West Virginia citizens that have not historically or traditionally been exposed to the oil and gas industry through training programs offered by community colleges, technical schools and institutions and small business owners. Small business owners shall be made aware by the State of West Virginia of any and all programs and grants available to assist them in training said individuals.(b) To assist in maximizing the economic opportunities available with horizontal drilling, the board shall make a report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance and the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability on or before November 1 of each year through 2016, detailing a comprehensive review of the direct and indirect economic impact of employers engaged in the production of horizontal wells in the State of West Virginia, as more specifically defined in article six-a, chapter twenty-two of this code, which shall include:(1) A review of the total number of jobs created;(2) A review of total payroll of all jobs created;(3) The average salary per job type;(4) A review of total economic impact;(5) The board’s recommendations for the establishment of an overall workforce investment public education agenda with goals and benchmarks toward maximizing job creation opportunities in the State of West Virginia;(6) A review of number of jobs created for minorities based on race, ethnicity and gender;(7) A review of number of jobs created for individuals reemployed from the State of West Virginia’s unemployment rosters;(8) A review of number of jobs created for returning veterans; and(9) A review of number of jobs created for legal West Virginia residents and non-West Virginia residents.(c) To the extent permitted by federal law, and to the extent necessary for the board to comply with this section, the board, Workforce West Virginia, the Division of Labor and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner may enter into agreements providing for the sharing of job data and related information.
WV Code § 5B-2B-4b (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2B. West Virginia Workforce Investment Act|§5B-2B-4b. Open Meetings; Public Information

(a) The board shall conduct business in an open manner as required by WIOA §101(g).(b) The board shall make available to the public, on a regular basis through electronic means and open meetings, information about the activities and functions of the board including:(1) The state plan, or modification to the state plan, prior to submission of the plan or modification of the plan;(2) Information regarding membership; and(3) Minutes of formal meetings of the board upon request.
WV Code § 5B-2B-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2B. West Virginia Workforce Investment Act|§5B-2B-5. State Agencies

On or before November 1, any state agency that receives federal or state funding that has been used for workforce investment activities for the past fiscal year shall provide to the board a report, detailing the source and amount of federal, state or other funds received; the purposes for which the funds were provided; the services provided in each regional workforce investment area; the measures used to evaluate program performance, including current and baseline performance data; and any other information requested by the board. All reports submitted pursuant to this section are to be in a form approved by the board.
WV Code § 5B-2B-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2B. West Virginia Workforce Investment Act|§5B-2B-6. Administration of Board

(a) Workforce West Virginia shall provide administrative and other services to the board as the board requires.(b) Workforce West Virginia shall facilitate the coordination of board activities and local workforce investment activities, including holding meetings with the executive directors of each local board at least monthly. Any executive director of a local board who participates in a meeting held pursuant to this subsection shall report to his or her local board and the county commission of each county represented by the local board regarding the meeting.
WV Code § 5B-2B-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2B. West Virginia Workforce Investment Act|§5B-2B-7. Legislative Oversight Commission on Workforce Investment for Economic Development

(a) There is hereby created a joint commission of the Legislature known as the Legislative Oversight commission on workforce investment for economic development.(b) The commission is to be composed of four members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate from the members of the joint commission on economic development and four members of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates from the members of the joint commission on economic development. No more than three of the four members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, respectively, may be members of the same political party. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates shall each appoint a chairperson from their respective houses. The members shall serve until their successors have been appointed.(c) Members of the commission may receive compensation and expenses as provided in article two-a, chapter four of this code. Expenses, including those incurred in the employment of legal, technical, investigative, clerical, stenographic, advisory and other personnel, are to be approved by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance and paid from legislative appropriations.(d) The commission may meet at any time both during sessions of the Legislature and in the interim or as often as may be necessary.
WV Code § 5B-2B-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2B. West Virginia Workforce Investment Act|§5B-2B-8. Powers and Duties of the Commission

(a) The commission shall make a continued investigation, study and review of the practices, policies and procedures of the workforce investment strategies and programs implemented in the state.(b) The commission has the authority to conduct or cause to be conducted performance audits upon local workforce investment boards.(c) For purposes of carrying out its duties, the commission is hereby empowered and authorized to examine witnesses and to subpoena persons, books, records, documents, papers or any other tangible things it believes should be examined to make a complete investigation. All witnesses appearing before the commission shall testify under oath or affirmation, and any member of the commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses. To compel the attendance of witnesses at hearings or the production of any books, records, documents, papers or any other tangible things, the commission is hereby empowered and authorized to issue subpoenas, signed by one of the chairpersons, in accordance with section five, article one, chapter four of this code. Subpoenas are to be served by any person authorized by law to serve and execute legal process and service is to be made without charge. Witnesses subpoenaed to attend hearings are to be allowed the same mileage and per diem as are allowed witnesses before any petit jury in this state. If any person subpoenaed to appear at any hearing refuses to appear or to answer inquiries there propounded, or fails or refuses to produce books, records, documents, papers or other tangible things within his or her control when they are demanded, the commission shall report the facts to the circuit court of Kanawha County or any other court of competent jurisdiction and the court may compel obedience to the subpoena as though the subpoena had been issued by the court in the first instance.
WV Code § 5B-2C-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2C. West Virginia Academy of Science and Technology|§5B-2C-1. Legislative Purpose

(a) The Legislature hereby finds that educational and economic development require an integrated program of support for research and development, assistance in the transfer of technological innovations and discoveries to public and private enterprises and facilitation of the commercialization of intellectual property. To that end, the state recognizes the need for:(1) Informed analysis of the status of science and technology research, development and commercialization capabilities, infrastructure and activities within West Virginia and the development of innovative options that build upon and expand them with the goal of increasing the gross state product;(2) Coordination of efforts to attract private and federal assistance for research, development and commercialization in those fields most likely to maximize the gross state product;(3) Increased collaboration between all of the federal, state and private research and development and technology commercialization organizations in the state;(4) Strengthening the leadership and support of the West Virginia experimental program to stimulate competitive research; and(5) Leadership in science and technology policy.(b) The Legislature therefore declares that creation of a West Virginia academy of science and technology will promote and foster the educational and economic development of the state.
WV Code § 5B-2C-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2C. West Virginia Academy of Science and Technology|§5B-2C-3. Executive Director; Powers and Duties; Compensation; Expenses

(a) The Governor is authorized and directed to request and negotiate the loan of a federal executive employee, pursuant to the provisions of the federal intergovernmental personnel act, to serve as the initial executive director of the council. This person is expected to serve as executive director of the academy for a period of not less than one year. He or she must have training and experience in science, technology research, development and commercialization and demonstrable skills in managing new programs. The executive director shall serve at the will and pleasure of the academy council and is not entitled to compensation but may be reimbursed by the West Virginia Development Office for all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of his or her duties in a manner consistent with guidelines of the travel management office of the Department of Administration or its successor.(b) Subsequent executive directors may be selected by the council in consultation with the director of the West Virginia Development Office.(c) In addition to assisting the council and its working groups in the exercise of their duties, the executive director shall:(1) Facilitate and oversee the process for the initial nomination and appointment of council members;(2) Provide and obtain scientific, technical, economic, programmatic information and market research to support the work of the academy;(3) Foster and maintain relationships between agencies of this state, other states, the federal government, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and private enterprises for the advancement of research, development and commercialization;(4) Organize, prepare and lead presentations on science, technology research and development and commercialization for business executives, state legislative leaders and committees, and federal agencies; and(5) Develop yearly work plans for the academy.(d) The executive director will be available to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate to analyze and comment upon proposed legislation and rules that relate to or materially affect state scientific, technical and commercialization issues.
WV Code § 5B-2C-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2C. West Virginia Academy of Science and Technology|§5B-2C-5. Fellows of the Academy of Science and Technology

(a) In order to address the specific opportunities and needs of any particular field of science and technology, the council may establish working groups composed of a member or members of the council with expertise in that field or discipline and additional individuals, to be known as fellows of the academy of science and technology. Any working group so created may conduct business, research and meetings by telephone, electronic mail or in person and shall not require a quorum to conduct its business. The committee or working group shall submit a report or reports of its findings and recommendations to the council for incorporation in policy recommendations and the annual report of the academy.(b) Selection of a fellow of the academy will be made on the basis of the designated individual's experience and expertise in the field to be addressed by the working group and must be by a majority vote of the council. The term of a fellow of the academy is one year and a term may be renewed by the council as needed.
WV Code § 5B-2C-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2C. West Virginia Academy of Science and Technology|§5B-2C-6. Periodic Reports

(a) The academy will prepare and produce an annual report on the state of science and technology in West Virginia and submit it to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, the President of the Senate and the joint commission on economic development or before July 1, of each year. The report shall address all aspects of research, development and commercialization that the academy council deems material, including, but not limited to:(1) Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to West Virginia’s research, development, and commercialization environment and establishments;(2) Options for actions by the Legislature and the Governor to maximize the ability of the state to attract investment, grants, and infrastructure development to support growth of science and technology research, development, and commercialization in the state;(3) The status of, and options to improve, scientific and technological entrepreneurship in West Virginia; and(4) The status of, and options to improve, the collaboration of institutions of higher education in obtaining competitive research awards and grants.(b) In preparing its annual report, the council may utilize the technical support available to it through the West Virginia Development Office, the West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), the West Virginia higher education system, federal and state agencies, and other entities that have an interest in fostering science and technology research, development, and commercialization in this state.(c) Each month, an academy representative shall meet with legislative and executive leaders to provide updates and information concerning opportunities, issues and progress of science, technology, and commercialization in the state.
WV Code § 5B-2C-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2C. West Virginia Academy of Science and Technology|§5B-2C-7. Confidentiality of Contributed Material

Any documentary material, data or other writing made or received by the West Virginia academy of science and technology for the purpose of developing state summaries or policy options concerning the capabilities, performance or plans of individual businesses or organizations is deemed to be confidential trade secrets which are exempt from disclosure under the provisions of section four, article one, chapter twenty-nine-b of this code, and the provisions of section one, article two of this chapter.
WV Code § 5B-2D-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2D. West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program|§5B-2D-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program.”
WV Code § 5B-2D-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2D. West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program|§5B-2D-2. Definitions

As used in this article, the following words and terms have the following meanings unless the context indicates another or different meaning or intent:(1) "WVDO" means the West Virginia Development Office;(2) "Employer" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that employs or plans to employ skilled workers;(3) "Retraining and job upgrade" means the specialized training that is given to an identified level of employees to enable them to advance to a higher level of employment;(4) "Program" means the West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program established pursuant to section three of this article;(5) "Training" means custom-designed training given to employees or prospective employees of new or expanding businesses and industries within the state;(6) "Training provider" means any persons, public or private educational institutions, agencies, companies or other entities that may be utilized for training or consultative services for an employer.
WV Code § 5B-2D-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2D. West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program|§5B-2D-3. Training Program

The West Virginia Development Office shall develop a business and industrial training program, the purpose of which is to provide assistance for new or expanding businesses for the training, retraining or upgrading of the skills of potential employees. The program shall emphasize employee training specifically designed to accommodate the needs of individual employers. The program shall encourage the expansion of existing businesses and industries within the state, promote retention of businesses and industries within the state, promote retention of existing jobs within the state, prevent economic and industrial out-migration, and assist in the relocation of out-of-state businesses and industries in the state. Under this program, the West Virginia Development Office may pay up to one hundred percent or $2,000 per employee, whichever is less, of training costs of new employees in firms creating at least ten jobs in a one-year period. Training assistance may also be provided to existing businesses in cases in which training, retraining or upgrading services will result in the retention of existing jobs or the creation of additional jobs, or both: Provided, That the West Virginia Development Office may pay up to one hundred percent or $10,000 per employee, whichever is less, for the training, retraining or upgrading. Training costs associated with this program will be paid directly by the training provider.Provision of training services will depend upon the employer meeting program requirements as set forth by the West Virginia Development Office and this article. The state of West Virginia guarantees if employer satisfaction is not achieved, the West Virginia Development Office will carefully review the effectiveness of the recently completed training plan and program with the employer and the training provider. After such review, if the West Virginia Development Office determines that the training program was inadequate to meet the employer's specifications and satisfaction as originally agreed to, then those employees so trained shall be eligible for retraining under the guarantee provision except when the training program curriculum or provider were selected solely at the discretion of the employer, then no such additional training shall be considered or approved: Provided, That in no instance may the cost of training and retraining an employee exceed $4,000.
WV Code § 5B-2D-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2D. West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program|§5B-2D-4. Funds

The funds made available by this section shall supplement but not displace funds available through existing programs conducted by employers themselves and public programs such as the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, and the JOBS Act, or apportionment fund allocated to the community colleges, regional occupational centers and programs, or other local educational agencies. In addition, it is further the intention of the Legislature that the program established pursuant to this section shall not replace, parallel, supplant, compete with, or duplicate in any way existing, approved apprenticeship programs.The fund shall consist of all moneys provided by the Legislature and also any contributions, grants or bequests received from federal, private or other sources. Appropriations made from the funds shall be for the purpose of providing contractual services through the West Virginia Development Office for vocational related training or retraining provided by public or private training institutions within West Virginia and for contracted services through the West Virginia Development Office for vocational related training, retraining or upgrading provided by public or private training institutions located outside of West Virginia and for vocational related training or retraining provided on site, within West Virginia by any training provider as defined in this article.
WV Code § 5B-2D-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2D. West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program|§5B-2D-5. Program Activities

The primary concern in the provision of training services shall be the needs and types of services identified by the employer. A college or university, community college or area vocational education center shall be given initial consideration to provide any training, retraining, or job upgrade training. The employer will have the opportunity to participate in the selection of a training provider and training program curriculum. Training services may begin upon execution of a written agreement between the West Virginia Development Office and the employer.Program activities may include, but not be limited to, the following:(a) The performance of a job skills analysis and the designing of a training curriculum for an employer.(b) The recruitment and referral of trainee applicants to an employer.(c) The provision of off site preemployment training to prospective employees of a new or expanding business or industry or to existing employees for purposes of retraining or upgrading: Provided, That on site preemployment training may be provided if off site preemployment training is not practical.(d) Retraining of employees in response to a technological change.(e) The provision of job upgrade training, if the training will retain or increase the employer's total work force.(f) Contracting with persons, public or private educational institutions, agencies or other bodies for training or consultative services for an employer.(g) The provision of materials and supplies used in the training process, instructors with specialized skills, instructional training aids and equipment, consultative services relative to highly specific or technical data and other services.(h) Assisting a foreign employer locating or expanding in this state by familiarizing the employer's foreign personnel with the work attitudes, work methods, expectations, customs and life style of employees who work within this state.(i) Taking any other action that is considered to be necessary or desirable for the furtherance of the provisions of this article.Funds may not be awarded or reimbursed to any business or industry for the training, retraining or upgrading of skills of potential employees with the purpose of replacing or supplanting employees engaged in an authorized work stoppage.