Governing Board

Governing Board Board Meeting Agendas

The SETA Governing Board is a five-member board of directors comprised of local elected officials and one public representative responsible for the oversight and administration of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Head Start (HS), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Refugee funds and any other federal or state statutes under which financial assistance is provided, or under which financial assistance is received from private sources.

Composition & Selection of the SETA Governing Board

The Governing Board shall consist of five members, each serving in an individual capacity as a member of the Governing Board. Two members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sacramento, and two members shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Sacramento, and one member shall be jointly appointed by the Board and Council. Members shall be appointed in November of even numbered calendar years.

Governing Board meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 9:00 AM in SETA’s Board Room. For Governing Board meetings, please visit our calendar.

Application Process

The Sacramento Employment and Training Agency seeks candidates to fill a Public Representative vacancy on the SETA Governing Board. Candidates wishing to apply must complete the PDF application linked below and email a completed application to ClerkoftheBoards@seta.net, along with their most recent resume, by July 7, 2025.

SETA Governing Board Public Representative Recruitment

SETA Governing Board Public Representative Application

SETA Governing Board Members

Mai Vang, Chair

Mai Vang

City of Sacramento, Council Member
Eric Guerra - Vice Chair

Eric Guerra, Vice Chair

City of Sacramento, Council Member
Rich Desmond - Chair

Rich Desmond, Chair

City of Sacramento, Supervisor
Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy

City of Sacramento, Supervisor
Vacant

Vacant

Public Representative