[HISTORY: Derived from Chapter 107 of the 1975 Compilation, as amended
through 1996. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The City of Oneonta is subject to the Act of Congress known as the "Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990," found in 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
The goal of equal access is the intention and stated policy of the City of
Oneonta. Such goals can be furthered by the creation of an Americans With
Disabilities Act Compliance Committee, hereinafter known as the "ADA Compliance
Committee."
There is created an ADA Compliance Committee, an advisory committee
of the city. This Committee shall consist of three members, at least one of
which shall be a person with disabilities covered by the Americans With Disabilities
Act. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Common
Council. Members shall serve for one-year terms and may be reappointed to
subsequent terms.
The Committee shall meet upon no less than seven days' notice of
the ADA Coordinator. The Committee shall elect a Chair from among the members
for a one-year term. The Committee shall adopt rules and procedures for its
meetings. The Committee shall keep accurate records of its meetings and activities.
The powers and duties of the Board shall be to:
A.
Review and seek to resolve complaints on ADA compliance,
as provided in Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
B.
Serve as the appeal committee in cases where reasonable
accommodation has been requested, but the plaintiff wishes to appeal the city's
planned accommodation.
C.
Advise the Common Council of Committee actions and make
recommendations for additional compliance activities. Such recommendations
shall be made in writing to the Mayor at least once a year to coincide with
budget preparation.
The members of the Committee will serve without compensation.
