(A) It is the policy of the town to not exclude qualified individuals with disabilities from participation in, or benefitting from, the services, programs or activities of the municipality. It is the further policy of the town 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 intention of the town to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), being 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.
(B) Members of the public, including individuals with disabilities and groups representing individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to submit suggestions to town officials on how the town may 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 town’s Administrative Manager.
(C) The Administrative Manager is designated as the ADA Coordinator.
(D) ADA Compliance Committee.
(1) The Council shall have the authority to designate an ADA Compliance Committee which shall be composed of the following membership:
(a) The town’s Administrative Manager;
(b) The town’s Attorney;
(c) Two members of the disabled community; and
(d) One member of the business community.
(2) This Committee shall not be required to meet on a regular basis. Upon the receipt of an appeal from the ADA Coordinator, the Committee shall meet to hear the appeal within 15 days of receiving the appeal. Notice of the meeting shall be sent to each member of the Committee and the appellant at least ten days prior to the meeting date.
(3) Decisions of the committee shall be by majority of the members present. Vote shall not be made by secret ballot.
(Ord. 1992-9, passed 10-14-1992)