Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 2.115 Department of Economic Opportunity

There is hereby created a department of the County of Los Angeles, which shall be known and designated as "Department of Economic Opportunity" hereinafter referred to in this chapter as "Department." The functions of the Department shall include, but not be limited to, economic development and workforce development throughout the County.

(Ord. 2022-0017 § 1, 2022.)

The Department shall be under the direction and management of the Director, who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors ("Board"). The Director, either directly or through a duly authorized representative, shall appoint all employees of the Department.

(Ord. 2022-0017 § 1, 2022.)

The Director, either directly or through a duly authorized representative, shall perform those duties now or hereafter as are prescribed by this County Code, applicable federal or State laws, or as directed by the Board.

(Ord. 2022-0017 § 1, 2022.)

All other County departments and affiliated entities shall cooperate and coordinate with the Department and its Director to support and encourage economic and workforce development activities within Los Angeles County.

(Ord. 2022-0017 § 1, 2022.)

The Department shall provide professional guidance, research, assistance and necessary supplies and materials to the following commissions and committees:

A.

The Workforce Development Board;

B.

The Small Business Commission; and

C.

Such other commissions or committees as may be designated by the Board.

(Ord. 2022-0017 § 1, 2022.)