[R.O. 1998 § 125.170; CC 1988 §2-1;
Res. of 8-5-1991; Ord. No. 2569 §2, 10-9-2008]
A. State Of Policy. The City of St. Ann does
not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in, its municipal programs
or activities.
B. Enforcement Personnel.
1.
The City Administrator is designated
to coordinate compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
2.
The Handicapped Access Committee
is hereby designated to consider any complaint. The membership of
the Handicapped Access Committee shall be the same persons who serve
as the City's Commission on Human Rights.
C. Grievance Procedures. Any individual alleging
discrimination on the basis of handicap in the admission or access
to, or treatment or employment in, City programs or activities may
file a grievance with the compliance officer. The compliance officer
shall investigate such grievance and attempt to resolve such grievance
by conciliation. Within seven (7) working days of receipt of the grievance,
the compliance officer shall issue a written response to the grievant,
indicating whether the alleged discriminatory practices have been
eliminated or not. Such written response shall include notification
that grievant has the right to file a complaint with the Handicapped
Access Committee within seven (7) working days of receipt of the written
response from the compliance officer. Such written response shall
be delivered to the grievant either by personal delivery or by certified
mail, return receipt requested.
D. The Handicapped Access Committee shall
set a time for hearing and notify the complainant of the hearing date,
which shall be at least ten (10) days thereafter. The complainant
shall have the right to appear, with counsel, and to present such
testimony as is relevant and shall have the right of cross examination
of all persons presenting any testimony
E. The Handicapped Access Committee shall
make a written determination of the complaint, including findings
of fact and conclusions of law. The written determination shall be
made not later than thirty (30) days after completion of the hearing.