[Adopted 10-15-1984 by Ord. No. 14-1984]
The purpose of this article is to establish a grievance procedure to
provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging handicapped
discrimination in the administration of municipal programs and activities.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
GRIEVANCE
A complaint by any person or persons alleging a discriminatory practice,
procedure or effect in the administration of municipal programs, activities
or services based upon a physical or mental handicap or impairment.
GRIEVANT
A person who files a grievance.
HANDICAPPED PERSON
Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment
or is regarded as having such an impairment.
MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITIES
A function, such as caring for one's self, performing manual
tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT
Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement or
anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological,
musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory, including speech organs,
cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic and lymphatic,
skin and endocrine; or any mental or physiological disorder, such as mental
retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness and specific
learning disabilities. The term "physical or mental impairment" includes but
is not limited to such diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech
and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple
sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional
illness, drug addiction and alcoholism.
REPRESENTATIVE
A person or agent designated to represent any party in this procedure.