Powers and Duties of Director

The Director shall:

(a)establish standards for apprenticeship agreements in conformity with this Chapter;

(b)provide assistance for the development of on-the-job learning programs in national apprenticeable occupations or local apprenticeable occupations; COL 1/26/2024 CH. 10 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

(c)encourage and promote the making of apprenticeship agreements conforming to the standards established by this Chapter;

(d)register such apprenticeship agreements as are in the best interest of apprenticeship, and which conform to the standards established by this Chapter;

(e)keep a record of apprenticeship agreements and upon determination thereof issue either an interim credential or a certificate of completion of apprenticeship;

(f)terminate or cancel any apprenticeship agreements in accordance with the agreements;

(g)bring about the settlement of differences arising out of the apprenticeship agreement where the differences cannot be otherwise adjusted locally;

(h)issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Chapter;

(i)appoint personnel as are necessary to execute the functions required under this Chapter;

(j)perform other duties as are necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Chapter; and

(k)submit all proposed modifications in legislation, regulations, policies and/or operation procedures planned or anticipated by the Agency, either at the time of application for recognition or subsequently, to the Department for review and obtain the Department’s concurrence prior to implementation.