The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Allocation of Funds--The total yearly funds initially identified for allocation to a Board for all programs. This does not include consideration of adjustments in funding made to a specific program(s) by the Commission for purposes of reallocating or redistributing those funds. This may include new allocations or distributions made during a year that result from changes in law or new funding made available to the Boards during a year.
2. (2) Classification--Grouping of Boards with one or more common characteristics (e.g., size) for the purpose of evaluating performance and giving incentive awards.
3. (3) Extraordinary Circumstances--Conditions that may have an impact on the determination of which Boards may receive or be excluded from receiving incentive awards, which may include, but are not limited to, matters such as serious unforeseen events, unresolved audit or monitoring findings, sanctions, unanticipated changes in economic conditions, the occurrence of a disaster, or legislative changes having a direct impact on the Commission or Boards.

4. (4) Local Coordination--Boards fostering leadership and cooperation to achieve the most effective customer service results for their employers and residents through one or more of the following:

   1. (A) Memoranda of Understanding with required partners that achieve active implementation and integration of related services;
   2. (B) Memoranda of Understanding with partners required by WIA §121(b)(1) but not required by §801.27(b) of this title that include active implementation and integration of related services;
   3. (C) ongoing and regular communication and training on the best practices and benchmarks in building systems or delivering services; or
   4. (D) demonstrating local coordination through other means as determined by the Commission, such as by demonstrating coordination with demonstration grants, youth opportunity grants, self-sufficiency grants, and skills development grants.

5. (5) Regional Cooperation--Boards working together as a cooperative unit in a region to provide excellence in customer service through one or more of the following:

   1. (A) submitting joint plans or agreements;
   2. (B) engaging in ongoing and regular communication regarding the best practices and working together to implement those practices by sharing ideas, data, staff, and other resources;
   3. (C) providing opportunities for joint training, conferences, and staff interaction; or
   4. (D) demonstrating regional cooperation through other means as determined by the Commission.
6. (6) Workforce development programs--Job-training, employment, and employment-related educational programs and functions as listed in Texas Labor Code §302.021.

Source Note:The provisions of this §802.162 adopted to be effective February 7, 2011, 36 TexReg 604.