[Adopted 3-5-1997 by Ord. No. 458-97]
It is the intent of the Municipality of Murrysville
to guarantee disabled persons equal opportunities to participate in
or enjoy the benefits of municipal services, programs or activities,
and to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment.
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes
it unlawful to discriminate against qualified job applicants and employees
on the basis of disability. It is the Municipality's policy to make
an employment offer prior to a medical exam. The offer is then subject
to the results of a medical exam. If the results of the exam indicate
a handicap or disability, the Municipality will perform an ADA analysis
to determine if the handicap or disability will interfere with the
individual's ability to perform the predetermined essential function
of the job. If it is determined that the handicap will interfere with
job ability, the Municipality then determines if reasonable accommodations
can be made which will allow the individual to perform the essential
functions of the job. If reasonable accommodations can be made, the
Municipality will then provide reasonable accommodations for the individual
in their new position as determined by the Chief Administrator. If
an individual or employee feels they have been discriminated against
under ADA, a complaint may be filed with the Chief Administrator.
It shall be the responsibility of the Chief
Administrator to administer this policy.
