[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Skippack 10-10-1984 by Ord. No. 110. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
Complaints should be addressed to the Secretary of the Township of Skippack,[1] P.O. Box 164, Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474-0164, who has been
designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements
contained in Section 51.55 of the Revenue Sharing Regulations.
A complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, should contain the
name and address of the person filing it and briefly describe the alleged
violation of the regulations.
A complaint should be filed within 30 days after the complainant becomes
aware of the alleged violation. Processing of allegations of discrimination
which occurred before this grievance procedure was in place will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of a
complaint. The investigation shall be conducted by the Board of Supervisors
or their designated representative. These rules contemplate informal but thorough
investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives,
if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint. Under the
Office of Revenue Sharing Regulations, the Township of Skippack need not process
complaints from applicants for employment or from applicants for admission
to post-secondary educational institutions.
A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description
of the resolution, if any, shall be issued by the Board of Supervisors and
a copy forwarded to the complainant no later than 10 days after its filing.
The Secretary of the Township of Skippack shall maintain the files and
records of the Township of Skippack relating to the complaints filed.
The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances
where he or she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request for reconsideration
should be made within 10 days to the Township Secretary.
The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint
filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other
remedies such as the filing of a complaint under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, with the responsible federal department or agency.
Utilization of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit
of other remedies.
These rules shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of
interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards and to assure
that the Township of Skippack complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, and as implemented by Section 51.55 of the Revenue
Sharing Regulations.
