§ 33.20 PURPOSE.

   (A)   In compliance with 40 C.F.R. Pts. 5 and 7, the city hereby establishes a grievance procedure (the “grievance procedure”) to ensure prompt and fair resolution of complaints alleging violations of Title VI, § 601 of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, being 42 U.S.C. § 2000d.

   (B)   The grievance procedure is intended to address allegations of discrimination on the basis of:

      (1)   Race;

      (2)   Color;

      (3)   National origin;

      (4)   Religion;

      (5)   Disability;

      (6)   Income;

      (7)   Age; or

      (8)   Gender.

   (C)   The grievance procedure provides a process for filing a timely complaint to the proper authority and describes the process that will be used to investigate and resolve the complaint.

(Ord. 2016-1, passed 2-8-2016)