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kind: "section"
citation: "20 C.F.R. § 679.340"
title: "20"
number: "679.340"
heading: "What is meant by the terms “optimum policy-making authority” and “demonstrated experience and expertise”?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/20/679.340"
---

# §679.340. What is meant by the terms “optimum policy-making authority” and “demonstrated experience and expertise”?


For purposes of selecting representatives to Local WDBs:

- (a) A representative with “optimum policy-making authority” is an individual who can reasonably be expected to speak affirmatively on behalf of the entity he or she represents and to commit that entity to a chosen course of action.
- (b) A representative with “demonstrated experience and expertise” means an individual who:
  - (1) **Is a workplace learning advisor as defined in WIOA sec.** 3(70);
  - (2) Contributes to the field of workforce development, human resources, training and development, or a core program function; or
  - (3) The Local WDB recognizes for valuable contributions in education or workforce development related fields.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Secs. 101, 106, 107, 108, 189, 503, Public Law 113-128, 128 Stat. 1425 (Jul. 22, 2014).

### Source

Source: 81 FR 56371, Aug. 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted.