(a) The purpose of the rules contained in this subchapter is to implement Texas Government Code, §2308.264 and §2308.267, including provisions relating to directly delivering services, Local Workforce Development Board (Board) contracting guidelines, and other conflict of interest provisions, and to implement Texas Labor Code, Chapter 315, regarding Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs.
(b) It is the intent of the Commission that these rules strengthen the confidence of the public in the Texas workforce system.
(c) A Board may set local policies that are more restrictive than those set forth in this subchapter.
(d) A Board shall develop the policies and procedures required by this subchapter.
(e) A Board member with an existing contract for workforce services shall comply with this subchapter no later than the earliest of the following:
  (1) the expiration of the contract;
  (2) the contract renewal date; or
  (3) the expiration of the Board member's term or the Board member's resignation.
(f) Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Act), a Board shall:
  (1) post appropriate notice;
  (2) ensure that all public business or public policy over which the Board has supervision or control is discussed, considered, or acted upon during a properly posted and convened open meeting; and
  (3) prepare and retain minutes or tape recordings of each open meeting of the Board. The minutes shall:
    (A) state the subject of each deliberation; and
    (B) indicate each vote, order, decision, or other action taken.

Source Note: The provisions of this §802.1 adopted to be effective February 7, 2011, 36 TexReg 604; amended to be effective February 24, 2014, 39 TexReg 1201