The SETC is responsible for the oversight of local Workforce Development Boards.  As part of these efforts they oversee and develop appropriate standards to ensure local WDBs are in compliance with state and federal law, the state plan and other relevant documents regarding membership and functions.  The SETC provides policy and operational guidance on the roles and responsibilities of local WDBs in carrying out their planning, policy guidance and oversight functions of their local workforce development systems. 

This committee establishes standards and priorities, and provides oversight and guidance for local Boards with the goal of enhancing and empowering local WDBs in carry out their own planning and oversight responsibilities.  Among other roles, the Governance Committee leads the Local WDB Certification Process and makes recommendations for local WDBs to be certified with the approval of the SETC.