[R.O. 1998 § 125.170; CC 1988 §2-1; Res. of 8-5-1991; Ord. No. 2569 §2, 10-9-2008]
A. 
State Of Policy. The City of St. Ann does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its municipal programs or activities.
B. 
Enforcement Personnel.
1. 
The City Administrator is designated to coordinate compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
2. 
The Handicapped Access Committee is hereby designated to consider any complaint. The membership of the Handicapped Access Committee shall be the same persons who serve as the City's Commission on Human Rights.
C. 
Grievance Procedures. Any individual alleging discrimination on the basis of handicap in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, City programs or activities may file a grievance with the compliance officer. The compliance officer shall investigate such grievance and attempt to resolve such grievance by conciliation. Within seven (7) working days of receipt of the grievance, the compliance officer shall issue a written response to the grievant, indicating whether the alleged discriminatory practices have been eliminated or not. Such written response shall include notification that grievant has the right to file a complaint with the Handicapped Access Committee within seven (7) working days of receipt of the written response from the compliance officer. Such written response shall be delivered to the grievant either by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested.
D. 
The Handicapped Access Committee shall set a time for hearing and notify the complainant of the hearing date, which shall be at least ten (10) days thereafter. The complainant shall have the right to appear, with counsel, and to present such testimony as is relevant and shall have the right of cross examination of all persons presenting any testimony
E. 
The Handicapped Access Committee shall make a written determination of the complaint, including findings of fact and conclusions of law. The written determination shall be made not later than thirty (30) days after completion of the hearing.