The Governor and the State Workforce Development Board have been assigned broad authority under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to provide policy and guidance to local boards, local one-stop delivery systems, and one-stop partner programs. Members of the board are appointed by the Governor and serve as the Governor's employer-driven workforce development adviser for programs and policies under WIOA. The board performs functions that include strategic planning, policy guidance, capacity building, and leadership and oversight of the state system operations.