The purpose of this chapter 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 chapter, 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 (1) 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.