(A) Title VI Coordinator and ADA Coordinator. The Title VI Coordinator and ADA Coordinator work together to oversee the coordination of the county government’s compliance with Title VI and § 504 statues, regulations and directives. These Coordinators report directly to the County Commissioners. The Coordinators’ responsibilities included:
(1) Implementing the county’s Title VI and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plans;
(2) Assisting with the development of protocol and procedures for the investigation of complaints filed under Title VI and ADA;
(3) Coordinating Title VI and ADA program development with Title VI/ADA liaisons;
(4) Preparing required reports as necessary;
(5) Participating in the design, development and dissemination of Title VI and ADA to the public; and
(6) Updating the county’s Title VI Implementation Plan and ADA Transition Plan, as required.
(B) Title VI/ADA Liaisons. This team is composed of department heads from each department in the county and are responsible for:
(1) Ensure compliance with Title VI and related non-discrimination laws;
(2) Remove programmatic and architectural barriers from programs and activities in accordance with relevant non-discrimination laws;
(3) Ensure meaningful access to county services and programs to minorities, persons with limited English proficiencies and low-income persons; and
(4) Provide input in the development and review of the Title VI and ADA implementation plans.
(C) Coordinator contact information. All concerns should be directed to the Title VI or ADA Coordinators.
(Res. 2016-001, passed 1-6-2016)