As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ADA
Americans With Disabilities Act.
ADA BOARD
Upper Pottsgrove Township "Americans With Disabilities Act" Compliance
Review Board.
CONSTRUCTION
Any buildings, barriers, paved areas (other than streets), facilities
or permanent program equipment, for public use or access, approved by the
Township Commissioners, or any other regulatory body within the jurisdiction
of Upper Pottsgrove Township.
COUNCIL
Upper Pottsgrove Township Board of Commissioners.
PROGRAMS
Any services or programs or areas offered for public use or access
within the Township of Upper Pottsgrove.
REGULATIONS
All ordinances, regulations, rules, policies and regulatory actions
taken by the Upper Pottsgrove Township Board of Commissioners or any other
regulatory body within the jurisdiction of Upper Pottsgrove Township.
SOLICITOR
Upper Pottsgrove Township appointed Solicitor.
The purpose of this Board is to insure compliance of all facilities,
permanent equipment, programs, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations
with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Duties of the ADA Board shall be as follows:
A. To review all aspects of local government to insure that
compliance with the ADA is achieved.
B. Work with local government agencies to insure that persons
with disabilities, as defined within the ADA, are not discriminated against,
and that all programs within the Township recognize the needs of those persons.
C. Insure that employment practices of the Township and
its contractors are in compliance with the ADA.
D. Review all construction plans prior to advertising to
insure compliance with the ADA.
E. Review all programs initiated within the Township to
insure compliance with the ADA.
F. Communicate to the Township Commissioners any noncompliance
with the ADA in any of the above areas.