A Curated Catalog of Board Governance Resources
About
Strong board governance is a cornerstone of effective workforce development. As workforce systems evolve, there is a growing need for guidance on building and sustaining high-impact boards that not only meet compliance requirements but also act as strategic drivers for innovation and partnership.
This page serves as a one-stop resource for anyone looking to strengthen their board governance practices and compliance. Whether you’re onboarding new board members, developing oversight strategies, or building regional partnerships, the materials here are designed to help you navigate governance with clarity and confidence. Many of these resources were originally developed or curated through the Next Level Now (NLN) Collaborative.
View Cohort Training Session Recordings:
Browse Articles by Topic:
- Board Governance Series: Article 1- New Board Member Responsibilities and Engagement
- Board Governance Series: Article 2- The Administrative Duties of an Executive Director
- Board Governance Series: Article 3- Programmatic Focal Points for Workforce Board Staff
- Board Governance Series: Article 4- Effective Tools for Fiscal Management and Proactive Monitoring
- Board Governance Series: Article 5 - Discretionary Funding Resources for Boards
Policies:
- Sample Public Records Policy
- Sample ETPL Policy
- Sample Grievance Policy
- Sample Monitoring Policy
- Sample Sunshine Law Policy
- Sample Self-Sufficiency Policy
Sample Foundational Documents:
- Sample Intergovernmental MOU
- Sample One-Stop Partners MOU
- Sample Director Job Description
- Sample Fiscal Agent Guidance
- Sample Stand-In Costs
General Board Resources:
- WIOA Governance Training Webcast Series
- Strategic Boards Toolkit
- Call to Action for Workforce Development Boards
- How Can Workforce Development Boards Accelerate Positive Outcomes for Job Seekers and Businesses?
- Governing the Public Workforce System: The Structure and Priorities of Local Workforce Investment...
- State Workforce and Economic Development: Opportunities for Collaboration
- Serving the Regional Economy: Collaboration Amond Local Workforce Investment Boards
- State Plans
- CLEO Guide
Materials
Comments
Content Details
Topics:
Target Populations:
Programs:
Geographic Locations:
Industry Sectors:
- Last Updated:
- Created:
- Resource Publication Date: 2025
- Posted by: Gary Gonzalez
- Posted in: Next Level Now