LAUS & MLS Policy Council
The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) and Mass Layoff Statistics (MLS) Policy
Council is established to reflect the joint governance mandate of the Workforce Investment
Act of 1998, and to conduct work for, on behalf of, and under the guidance of the
Workforce Information Council.
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To ensure that state and federal interests are appropriately represented in producing
labor force, employment, and unemploymentinformation.
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To provide ongoing technical expertise and research for the LAUS and MLS Programs
and assist in the prioritization of program enhancements.
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To work cooperatively in the development of strategic plans.
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To undertake such other issues as agreed to by the Council.
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To coordinate requests for future enhancements to the data products and other recommendations
from States and other entities.
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To ensure the LAUS and MLS Programs meet the needs of labor force, employment, and
unemployment data users.
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Provide oversight, direction and technical assistance to the LAUS and MLS Programs.
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Solicit user input to the programs.
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Assist in the development of an ongoing system of feedback and evaluation of the programs.
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Stay abreast of any policy initiatives that could involve labor force information
and strive to ensure that such initiatives make appropriate use of the LAUS and MLS
data.
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Communicate all activities of the LAUS-MLS Policy Council to all States and interested
parties in a timely manner.
Policy Council Charter
Policy Council Members
April 2008 Meeting Notes
February 2008 Conference Call Notes
August 2007 Meeting Minutes
November 2006 Meeting Minutes
November 2006 Executive Summary
July 2006 Minutes
July 2006 Executive Summary
April 2006 Executive Summary
Annual Report FY2004
Archive of Older Minutes and Notes
