D. Providing recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature that would improve system effectiveness and reduce system fragmentation;

E. Creating greater coordination between economic development and human resource development and education programs; and

F. Ensuring a balance between rural and urban workforce development.;

G.__Providing policy oversight and recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of vocational programs for people with disabilities in order to support efforts that reduce barriers to employment;

H.__Providing policy oversight and recommendations to ensure that self-employment, microenterprise and small business are part of the overall workforce development strategy;

I.__Providing policy recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of work-related programs and services for youth, including youth with disabilities; and

J.__Providing policy recommendations to ensure the effectiveness of work-related programs and services for "at-risk" youth.

2. Membership. The council consists of members appointed by the Governor.

A. If the State has received a waiver under the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 1997, United States Department of Labor Appropriations, federal Public Law 104-208, Section 105, 35% Thirty-five percent of the appointments must represent business and industry with consideration given to a balance among small, medium and large firms and 35% must represent employees, with no less than 15% of the total membership on the council representing organized labor. The remaining 30% must represent the general public.

B. If the State has not received a waiver under the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 1997, United States Department of Labor Appropriations, federal Public Law 104-208, Section 105, appointments Appointments must be made consistent with the representation requirements of the United States Job