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Consider approving an agreement with the Comanche Nation Workforce to participate in the Youth Employment Program, which will aid in hiring and training of recommended candidates from federally recognized tribes for various positions throughout the City of Lawton; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement.
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INITIATOR: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Lisa Dawsey, Workforce Administrator
BACKGROUND: Comanche Nation Workforce is seeking a worksite agreement with the City of Lawton who are committed in developing the youth and adult aged for employment opportunities and training skills for the unemployed, underemployed, or low-income members of different federally recognized tribes. The program is for youth, 16 years of age or older, and adults, 18 years of age and older. The Comanche Nation Workforce will be responsible for all payments while the individual is working at the City of Lawton, to include salary and workers compensation. The supervisor will be responsible for tracking their hours of work and submitting the documentation to the Comanche Nation Workforce specialist for processing in payroll. Should we enter into this agreement, or partnership, with the Comanche Nation Workforce, we are opening another avenue for our citizens to join our workforce and helps maintain the trust of our citizens that we are an inclusive city. This partnership also exemplifies our pursuit of excellence as we try to improve our workforce by finding new avenues to hire through.
EXHIBIT: Comanche Nation Workforce Agreement, Legal’s Approval Confirmation
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve an agreement with the Comanche Nation Workforce to participate in their Youth Employment Program; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement.