PUBLIC LAW 97-300-OCT. 13, 1982 national level currently available data sources in order to improve the management of information systems; (2) maintain, assure timely review, and implement national standardized definitions with respect to terms, geographic areas, timing of collection, and coding measures, to the maximum extent feasible; and (3) provide technical assistance to the States in the development, maintenance, and utilization of labor market/occupational supply and demand information systems and projections of supply and demand as described in section 125, with special emphasis on assistance in the utilization of cost-efficient automated systems and improving access of individuals to carcer opportunities information in local and State labor markets. (b) The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Defense, shall assure the development of an integrated occupational supply and demand information system to be used by States and, in particular, in secondary and postsecondary educational institutions in order to assure young persons adequate information on career opportunities in the Armed Forces. (c) The Secretary and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall assure that, from the funds reserved for this part, sufficient funds are available to provide staff at the Federal level to assure the coordination functions described in this section. NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE SEC. 464. (a)(1) Of the amounts available for this part, not more than $5,000,000 is authorized to be reserved for the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (established pursuant to section 161(b) of the Vocational Education Act of 1963). (2) In addition to the members required by such Act, the Committee shall include the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics. (3) Not less than 75 percent of the funds transferred by the Secretary to the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee shall be used to support State occupational information coordinating committees and other organizational units designated under section 125 for carrying out State labor market information programs. (b) In addition to its responsibilities under the Vocational Education Act of 1963, the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee shall (1) carry out the provisions of section 463; (2) give special attention to the labor market information needs of youth and adults, including activities such as (A) assisting and encouraging States to adopt methods of translating national occupational outlook information into State and local terms; (B) assisting and encouraging the development of State occupational information systems, including career information delivery systems and the provision of technical assistance for programs of on-line computer systems and other facilities to provide career information at sites such as local schools, public employment service offices, and job training programs authorized under this Act; (C) in cooperation with educational agencies and institutions, encouraging programs providing career information, counseling, and employment services for 96 STAT. 1385 29 USC 1754. 20 USC 2391. 96 STAT. 1386 Report. 20 USC 2391. 29 USC 1755. PUBLIC LAW 97-300-OCT. 13, 1982 postsecondary youth; and (D) in cooperation with State and local correctional agencies, encouraging programs of counseling and employment services for youth and adults in correctional institutions; (3) provide training and technical assistance, and continuing support to State occupational information coordinating committees, in the development, maintenance, and use of occupational supply and demand information systems, with special emphasis on the use of cost efficient automated systems for delivering occupational information to planners and administrators of education and training programs and on improving the access of such planners and administrators to occupational information systems; (4) publish at least annually a report on the status of occupational information capabilities at the State and national levels, which may include recommendations for improvement of occupational information production and dissemination capabilities; (5) conduct research and demonstration projects designed to improve any aspect of occupational and career information systems; (6) provide technical assistance for programs designed to encourage public and private employers to list all available job opportunities with occupational information and career counseling programs conducted by administrative entities and with local public employment service offices and to encourage cooperation and contact among such employers and such administrative entities and public employment service offices; and (7) providing assistance to units of general local government and private industry councils to familiarize them with labor market information resources available to meet their needs. (c) All funds available to the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee under this Act, under section 161 of the Vocational Education Act of 1963, and under section 12 of the Career Education Act may be used by the Committee to carry out any of its functions and responsibilities authorized by law. JOB BANK PROGRAM SEC. 465. The Secretary is authorized to establish and carry out a nationwide computerized job bank and matching program (including the listing of all suitable employment openings with local offices of the State employment service agencies by Federal contractors and subcontractors and providing for the affirmative action as required by section 2012(a) of title 38, United States Code, on a regional, State, and local basis, using electronic data processing and telecommunications systems to the maximum extent possible for the purpose of identifying sources of available individuals and job vacancies, providing an expeditious means of matching the qualifications of unemployed, underemployed, and economically disadvantaged individuals with employer requirements and job opportunities, and referring and placing such individuals in jobs. An occupational information file may be developed, containing occupational projections of the numbers and types of jobs on regional, State, local, and other appropriate bases, as well as labor supply information by occupation. PUBLIC LAW 97-300-OCT. 13, 1982 PART F-NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE SEC. 471. The purpose of this part is to establish a National Commission for Employment Policy which shall have the responsibility for examining broad issues of development, coordination, and administration of employment and training programs, and for advising the President and the Congress on national employment and training issues. For the purpose of providing funds for the Commission, the Secretary shall reserve $2,000,000 of the sums appropriated for this title for each fiscal year. COMMISSION ESTABLISHED 96 STAT. 1387 29 USC 1771. SEC. 472. (a) There is established a National Commission for 29 USC 1772. Employment Policy (hereinafter in this part referred to as the "Commission"). The Commission shall be composed of 15 members, Membership. appointed by the President. The members of the Commission shall be individuals who are nationally prominent and the Commission shall be broadly representative of agriculture, business, labor, commerce, education (including elementary, secondary, postsecondary, and vocational and technical education), veterans, current State and local elected officials, community-based organizations, assistance programs, and members of the general public with expertise in human resource development or employment and training policy. One of the members shall be a representative of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education (established under section 162 of the Vocational Education Act of 1963). The membership 20 USC 2392. of the Commission shall be generally representative of significant segments of the labor force, including women and minority groups. (b) The term of office of each member of the Commission appoint- Term of Office. ed by the President under subsection (a) shall be three years, except that (1) any such member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term for which his predecessor was appointed, and (2) of such members first taking office (A) five shall serve for terms of one year; (B) five shall serve for terms of two years; and (C) five shall serve for terms of three years; as designated by the President at the time of appointment. (c)(1) The Chairman shall be selected by the President. (2) The Commission shall meet not fewer than three times each Meetings. year at the call of the Chairman. (3) A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may conduct hearings. Any recommendation may be passed only by a majority of the members present. Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (d) The Chairman (with the concurrence of the Commission) shall appoint a Director, who shall be chief executive officer of the Commission and shall perform such duties as are prescribed by the Chairman. 96 STAT. 1388 29 USC 1773. Reports. 20 USC 2392. Recommenda tions. PUBLIC LAW 97-300-OCT. 13, 1982 FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION SEC. 473. The Commission shall (1) identify the employment goals and needs of the Nation, and assess the extent to which employment and training, vocational education, institutional training, vocational rehabilitation, economic opportunity programs, public assistance policies, employment-related tax policies, labor exchange policies, and other policies and programs under this Act and related Acts represent a consistent, integrated, and coordinated approach to meeting such needs and achieving such goals; (2) develop and make appropriate recommendations designed to meet the needs and goals described in clause (1); (3) examine and evaluate the effectiveness of federally assisted employment and training programs (including programs assisted under this Act), with particular reference to the contributions of such programs to the achievement of objectives sought by the recommendations made under clause (2); (4) advise the Secretary on the development of national performance standards and the parameters of variations of such standards for programs conducted pursuant to this Act; (5) evaluate the impact of tax policies on employment and training opportunities; (6) examine and evaluate major Federal programs which are intended to, or potentially could, contribute to achieving major objectives of existing employment and training and related legislation or the objectives set forth in the recommendations of the Commission, and particular attention shall be given to the programs which are designed, or could be designed, to develop information and knowledge about employment and training problems through research and demonstration projects or to train personnel in fields (such as occupational counseling, guidance, and placement) which are vital to the success of employment and training programs; (7)(A) identify, after consultation with the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education, the employment and training and vocational education needs of the Nation and assess the extent to which employment and training, vocational education, rehabilitation, and other programs assisted under this and related Acts represent a consistent, integrated, and coordinated approach to meeting such needs; and (B) comment, at least once annually, on the reports of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education, which comments shall be included in one of the reports submitted by the National Commission pursuant to this title and in one of the reports submitted by the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education pursuant to section 162 of the Vocational Education Act of 1963; (8) study and make recommendations on how, through policies and actions in the public and private sectors, the Nation can attain and maintain full employment, with special emphasis on the employment difficulties faced by the segments of the labor force that experience differentially high rates of unemployment; (9) identify and assess the goals and needs of the Nation with respect to economic growth and work improvements, including conditions of employment, organizational effectiveness and effi PUBLIC LAW 97-300-OCT. 13, 1982 ciency, alternative working arrangements, and technological changes; (10) evaluate the effectiveness of training provided with Federal funds in mecting emerging skill needs; and 96 STAT. 1389 tions. (11) study and make recommendations on the use of advanced Recommendatechnology in the management and delivery of services and activities conducted under this Act. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS SEC. 474. (a) Subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Commission, the Chairman is authorized to (1) prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary; (2) appoint and fix the compensation of such staff personnel as the Chairman deems necessary, and without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title, relating to classification and the General Schedule pay rates, appoint not to exceed five additional professional personnel; (3) procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; (4) accept voluntary and uncompensated services of professional personnel, consultants, and experts, notwithstanding any other provision of law; (5) accept in the name of the United States and employ or dispose of gifts or bequests to carry out the functions of the Commission under this title; (6) enter into contracts and make such other arrangements and modifications, as may be necessary; (7) conduct such studies, hearings, research activities, demonstration projects, and other similar activities as the Commission deems necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions under this title; (8) use the services, personnel, facilities, and information of any department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of the Federal Government and the services, personnel, facilities, and information of State and local public agencies and private research agencies, with the consent of such agencies, with or without reimbursement therefor; and (9) make advances, progress, and other payments necessary under this Act without regard to the provisions of section 3648 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 529). (b) Upon request made by the Chairman of the Commission, each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of the Federal Government is authorized and directed to make its services, personnel, facilities, and information (including computertime, estimates, and statistics) available to the greatest practicable extent to the Commission in the performance of its functions under this Act. REPORTS SEC. 475. The Commission shall make at least annually a report of 29 USC 1775. its findings and recommendations to the President and to the Congress. The Commission may make such interim reports or recom |