108 STAT. 192 PUBLIC LAW 103-227—MAR. 31, 1994 (J) to increase opportunities for minorities and women, including removing barriers to the entry of women into nontraditional employment; and (K) to facilitate linkages between other components of the national strategy to enhance workforce skills, including school-to-work transition, secondary and postsecondary vocational-technical education, and job training programs. 20 USC 5933. SEC. 503. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL BOARD. (a) IN GENERAL.—There is established a National Skill Standards Board (hereafter in this title referred to as the "National Board"). (b) COMPOSITION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The National Board shall be composed of 28 members (appointed in accordance with paragraph (3)), of whom— (A) one member shall be the Secretary of Labor; (B) one member shall be the Secretary of Education; (C) one member shall be the Secretary of Commerce; (D) one member shall be the Chairperson of the National Education Standards ar\d Improvement Council established pursuant to section 212(a); (E) eight members shall be representatives of business (including representatives of small employers and representatives of large employers) selected from among individuals recommended by recognized national business organizations or trade associations; (F) eight members shall be representatives of organized labor selected from among individuals recommended by recognized national labor federations; and (G)(i) 2 members shall be neutral, qualified human resource professionals; and (ii) 6 members shall be representatives from the following groups, with at least 1 member from each group: (I) Educational institutions (including vocationaltechnical institutions). (II) Community-based organizations. (III) State and local governments. (IV) Nongovernmental organizations with a demonstrated history of successfully protecting the rights of racial, ethnic, or religious minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, or older persons. (2) DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.—The members described in subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) shall have expertise in the area of education and training. The members described in subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall— (A) in the aggregate, represent a broad cross-section of occupations and industries; and (B) to the extent feasible, be geographically representative of the United States and reflect the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the United States. (3) APPOINTMENT.—The membership of the National Board shall be appointed as follows: President. (A) Twelve members (four from each class of members described in subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of paragraph (1)) shall be appointed by the President.
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