[R.O. 2009 §2.18.010]
The City of Sikeston seeks to provide equal opportunity for all residents of the City of Sikeston to participate in and utilize its programs and facilities regardless of an individual's physical impairment or other disability. The procedures outlined in Sections
125.140 through
125.190 are adopted for the resolution or mediation of alleged complaints of discrimination on the basis of disability.
[R.O. 2009 §2.18.020; Ord. No. 4505 §4, 1985]
The City of Sikeston will not hire, promote, discipline or remove
any City employee by reason of physical or other disability except
in keeping with the affirmative action plan as adopted by the City
of Sikeston as Ordinance No. 4504. The City of Sikeston has adopted
an affirmative action plan, copies of which shall be available for
public inspection at City Hall during regular working hours.
[R.O. 2009 §2.18.030]
The City Manager shall designate an employee to serve as the
City's ADA Coordinator. Said Coordinator shall be the City's representative
to initially hear all complaints, requests or suggestions from citizens
regarding access to or participation in City owned/operated structures,
services, activities and functions.
[R.O. 2009 §2.18.050]
Upon receipt of a complaint of alleged discrimination, the ADA
Coordinator shall conduct an investigation. A written response shall
be issued, via certified mail, within fifteen (15) days of receipt
of said complaint.
[R.O. 2009 §2.18.070]
Should a charging party fail to appear at an appeals hearing
without providing notice of unavailability at least forty-eight (48)
hours prior to the hearing, all rights of appeal shall be waived by
the charging party.
[R.O. 2009 §2.18.080; Ord. No. 4913 §2, 8-29-1992]
Notice of reasonable accommodation required, i.e., translator,
hearing assistance equipment and like services, must be given to the
ADA Coordinator at least seven (7) days prior to any scheduled hearing
date.