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Sec. 2-1. - Handicapped grievance procedure.#
(a)
A handicapped grievance complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations.
(b)
A handicapped grievance complaint should be filed within ten days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation. Processing of allegations of discrimination occurring before this grievance procedure was in place will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
(c)
An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of a complaint. The investigation will be conducted by the town administrator. These rules contemplate informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, any opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint. Under 31 C.F.R. 51.55(d)(2), the town need not process complaints from applicants for employment or from applicants for admission to post-secondary educational institutions.
(d)
A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of resolution, if any, shall be issued by the town administrator and a copy forwarded to the complainant no later than ten days after its filing.
(e)
The section 504 coordinator shall maintain the files and records of the town administrator relating to the complaints filed.
(f)
The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he or she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request for reconsideration should be made within ten days to the town council chairman.
(g)
The right of person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as the filing of a section 504 complaint with the Office of Revenue Sharing, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Utilization of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.
(h)
These rules shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards and to assure that the town complies with section 504 and the ORS regulations.
(Code 1972, § 2-3.2)