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Committees & Councils

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Without the dedication and commitment of qualifying members staff would not be able to fulfill the BGADD’s mission. You will be a voice that guides projects in the Bluegrass area, creating a better life for its citizens.

Other  reasons to join:

  • Develop Leadership Skills
  • Engage Your Interests
  • Inform Strategic Direction
  • Learn New Things
  • Opportunities to Network
  • Sense of Community
  • Share Skills & Expertise
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WHAT DO THE COMMITTEES DO?

Members of committees, councils, and boards serving the Bluegrass Area Development District Board of Directors provide guidance, recommendations, and/or oversight on a number of issues. These members actively help the BGADD address its mission to enhance the economy of our communities through planning to maximize resources, projects to promote development, and programs to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the region.
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STATUTORY VS. NON-STATUTORY COMMITTEES

Statutory committees are Standing Committees, Councils, and Boards required or regulated by state or federal law and for which the BGADD is designated to support, is contracted to support, or is required to staff as a grant sub-recipient. Non-statutory committees are Standing Committees, Council, and Boards established and governed by the BGADD, chaired by an elected official, and created to recommend the allocation of resources to the BGADD Board.

STATUTORY COMMITTEES

  • Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee
  • Area Water Management Council
  • Regional Planning Council
  • Regional Transportation Committee
  • Workforce Governing Board
  • Workforce Innovation Board

NON-STATUTORY COMMITTEES

  • Audit Committee
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee
  • Human Services Council
  • Nominating Committee
  • Natural Resources Environmental Protection
  • Advisory Committee
  • Tourism, Historic Preservation and Recreational Advisory Committee

ADD Executive Committee

Staff Contact: David Duttlinger The BGADD Executive Committee, empowered by the Board of Directors, serves as the driving force behind the organization’s operations and strategic oversight. Tasked with employing staff

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Workforce Innovation Board

Staff Contact: Tiffanie Reeves The Bluegrass Workforce Innovation Board (BGWIB) is made up of high-ranking professionals, labor representatives, community organizations, and state partners. All members of the BGWIB are appointed by

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Workforce Governing Board

Staff Contact: Tiffanie Reeves Funding for WIOA is allocated to the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Department of Labor at which point the Governor allocates a portion of funds to each workforce area. Workforce areas are

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Regional Transportation Committee

Staff Contact: Matthew Grace The goal of this Committee is to promote the development of a safe, cost-efficient, accessible, and balanced transportation and communication system throughout the ADD. The Committee is a cooperative

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Regional Planning Council

Staff Contact: Linden Smith This organization serves as an advisory board on land use, zoning, and planning issues within the District’s communities. With a membership including planning commissioners and professional planning staff representing

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