(A) It is the policy of the city that qualified individuals with disabilities are not to be excluded from participation in or benefit from its services, programs, or activities. It is the policy of the city not to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in job application procedures; the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees; employee compensation; job training; and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. It is the intent of the city to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
(B) The city will reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities on a case-by-case basis, which may include making facilities readily accessible to individuals with disabilities, restructuring jobs, modifying work schedules and/or equipment, or similar accommodations.
(C) Employees who desire to request an accommodation shall inform the executive officer or his or her designee of their request. Upon making any request for an accommodation, the requesting employee shall provide pertinent medical information supporting his or her request. Employees and the supervisors should contact the executive officer or his or her designee for assistance when an accommodation is necessary.
(D) Accommodations may not create an undue hardship for the city or other employees. An individual who cannot be reasonably accommodated for a job, without undue hardship, will not be selected for that position. The executive officer and the City Attorney will make the determination of reasonable accommodation.
(E) All employees are required to comply with safety standards. Applicants who pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace, and where the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, will not be hired or retained. Current employees who pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the other individuals in the workplace will be placed on the appropriate leave.
(F) Further, disabled individuals cannot pose a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others.
(Ord. 2013-7, passed 8-28-2013)