Rep. Kilmartin proposes the following amendment (LC-3726.WAB0012H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 41-30-530(A) and inserting:

(A) The executive committee of the CCWD is created and consists of the following members or their designees:

(1) the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforc e, who shall serve as chairman;

(2) the Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development;

(3) the Secretary of the Department of Commerce;

(4) the State Superintendent of Education;

(5) the Executive Director of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education;

(6) the Executive Director of the Commission on Higher Education;

(7) one person appointed by the Speaker of the House and one person appointed by the Senate President, both of whom have professional expertise in economic development and workforce issues; and

(8) three persons appointed by the Governor who are considered current or past small business owners under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.