The Workforce Connections Chief Local Elected Official (LEO) Consortium has new leadership roles, with Las Vegas Councilwoman Olivia Diaz now serving as chair of the consortium.
While not members of the Workforce Connections Board, the LEOs oversee primary board activities such as appointing board members, fiduciary responsibilities over local area resources, budget approvals, and coordinating inter-local government agreements. The LEOs are appointed to the consortium by their respective government bodies.
New leadership roles are assumed every two years. The LEOs assumed their new roles during the November 14, 2023, Chief Local Elected Official Consortium meeting. The new roles are:
Olivia Diaz, City of Las Vegas, Councilwoman, Ward 3 – LEO Consortium Chair
Michelle Romero, City of Henderson, Mayor – LEO Consortium Vice Chair
William McCurdy II, Clark County, Commissioner, District D – LEO Consortium Vice Chair Elect
For a list of all the Chief Local Elected Official Consortium members, please visit: nvworkforceconnections.org/leos-board/leo-consortium-members.
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About Workforce Connections (WC): WC convenes the public workforce development system in Southern Nevada. As the Local Workforce Development Board, WC connects employers to a ready workforce through a network of American Job Centers that provide education, training and employment opportunities. Programs are supported in whole with federal funds awarded by the U.S. DOL through Nevada DETR to Workforce Connections. An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. TTY (800) 326-6868 or Nevada Relay 711. Learn more at nvworkforceconnections.org.
