(A) It is the policy of the city to not exclude qualified individuals with disabilities from participation in or benefitting from the services, programs or activities of the municipality. Also, it is the policy of this municipality not to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in its 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 intention of this municipality to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
(B) Members of the public, including individuals with disabilities and groups representing individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to submit suggestions to municipal officials on how the municipality might better meet the needs of individuals with disabilities pursuant to this stated policy. These individuals or group representatives are also invited to submit this information to the Mayor’s Advisory Council.
(C) The Mayor’s secretary is designated as the ADA coordinator.
(D) ADA Compliance Committee.
(1) The Mayor shall have the authority to designate an ADA Compliance Committee which shall be composed of the following membership:
(a) Members of the Board of Public Works and Safety;
(b) One member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council;
(c) One member of the health/medical profession;
(d) One member of the disabled community; and
(e) One member of the business community.
(2) The members appointed under subdivisions (c), (d) or (e) above may also be members of the Mayor’s Advisory Council.
(3) This committee shall not be required to meet on a regular basis. Upon the receipt of an appeal from the ADA coordinator, the Board of Public Works and Safety shall send notice of a meeting within 15 days of receiving the appeal. Notice of a meeting shall be sent to each member at least ten days prior to the meeting date.
(4) Decisions of the committee shall be by majority of the members present. Vote shall not be made by secret ballot.
(Ord. 92-13, passed 5-11-92)