; and (2) designate a private nonprofit entity (referred to in this subtitle as an agency ) to support and carry out the activities of that system. (b) Agency requirements (1) Characteristics of agency The State shall ensure that the agency designated under subsection (a) shall— (A) not be administered by the State, or an agency or instrumentality of a State; and (B) be independent of any entity that represents the interest of the State, employers, or other corporations. (2) No redesignation of agency The agency implementing the system shall not be redesignated unless— (A) there is good cause for the redesignation; (B) the State has given the agency notice of the intention to make such redesignation, including notice regarding the good cause for such redesignation, and given the agency an opportunity to respond to the assertion that good cause has been shown; (C) the agency has given timely notice of the intended redesignation directly to clients of the agency; (D) the State has provided, in plain English and in accessible formats for individuals with disabilities and for individuals who primarily speak a language other than English, an opportunity for public comment; and (E) the agency has an opportunity to appeal the redesignation to the Secretary, on the basis that the redesignation was not for good cause. (3) Costs of notice The costs of the notice required under paragraph (2)(C) shall be paid by the State. (c) System required The system described in subsection (a) shall— (1) have the authority to— (A) pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies or approaches, as applicable, to ensure the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of individuals within the State who are or who may be eligible for relief from employment discrimination; and (B) provide information on and referral to programs and services addressing the needs of such individuals