If a Local Workforce Development Board (WDB) is denied certification or is decertified, the Local WDB and the Chief Lead Elected Official (CLEO) may appeal the decision within 10 business days of receipt of the notice.

Appeals must include the following information:

• An introduction identifying the appellant and designating the letter as a formal appeal.
• Identify the basis for the appeal, including the reasons(s) certification or recertification should be granted, or decertification should not be made.
• Signature and date of the CLEO.

The appeal must be submitted electronically to Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) at: WIOAgovernance@iwd.iowa.gov.

IWD shall review the documentary evidence submitted by the Local WDB and the CLEO and shall request any additional information or conduct any investigation necessary to render a decision.  IWD will issue a written decision/response within 30 business days of the receipt of the appeal.