Source: https://ecode360.com/11371642
Timestamp: 2017-11-19 16:13:56
Document Index: 47592876

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 6', '§ 10', '§ 10', '§ 6']

Township of Stafford, NJ Americans With Disabilities Act, Compliance With
§ 6-1 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
§ 6-2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Board.
§ 6-3 Notice.
§ 6-4 Grievance procedure.
§ 6-5 Self-evaluation.
§ 6-6 Maintenance of accessible features.
§ 6-7 Employment.
§ 6-8 Program accessibility.
§ 6-9 Communications.
Chapter 6: Americans With Disabilities Act, Compliance With
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Stafford 9-7-1993 by Ord. No. 93-58. Amendments noted where applicable.]
American Disabilities Act Advisory Board — See Ch. 10, Art. IX.
Chapter 6 : Americans With Disabilities Act, Compliance With
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, shall appoint one employee to serve as ADA Coordinator. The ADA Coordinator shall be familiar with the requirements of the ADA and coordinate Township efforts to comply with and carry out Township responsibilities under the ADA and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, including the investigation of complaints alleging violations of the ADA.
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, may appoint an individual to serve as Deputy ADA Coordinator. The Deputy ADA Coordinator shall assist the ADA Coordinator and perform such duties as required by the ADA Coordinator.
The ADA Coordinator shall be appointed as a member of the ADA Advisory Board as provided for in § 10-48. The Deputy ADA Coordinator shall be appointed as "Alternate No. 1" of the Board as provided for in § 10-48.
There is hereby established an American Disabilities Act Advisory Board for the Township of Stafford. Members to the Board shall be appointed and perform their duties in accordance with Article IX of Chapter 10 of the Stafford Township Code.
The Township shall disseminate sufficient information to inform all interested persons of the rights and protections afforded by ADA and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto related to the responsibilities of the Township of Stafford. This information shall be provided in a manner consistent with the federal rules for effective communication.
The Township may fulfill this requirement by publication of information in handbooks, manuals or pamphlets which describe the Township's programs and activities, by the display of posters in service centers and other public places or the broadcast of information on radio or television.
A written complaint signed by the grievant shall be filed with the ADA Coordinator within 15 days after the alleged violation. The ADA Coordinator shall forward a copy of any written complaint received to the Mayor and Township Council;
A written determination shall be issued by the ADA Coordinator and a copy forwarded by certified mail to the grievant no later than 30 days after the date of the hearing on the complaint. A copy of said determination shall be provided to the Mayor and Township Council;
If the grievant is dissatisfied with the answer submitted by the ADA Coordinator, the grievant may appeal the answer to the ADA Advisory Board within seven days after receipt of the written answer. A hearing shall be scheduled within seven days after receipt of the grievance appeal. The hearing granted by the ADA Advisory Board will take place within 15 days after the scheduled date is submitted to the grievant;
The ADA Advisory Board shall hear the appeal within 15 days from the date of filing of the appeal and thereafter make the appropriate written report to the Mayor and Township Council setting forth its findings and recommendations. The Mayor and Township Council shall review the findings and recommendations of the ADA Advisory Board and make a final determination on the appeal;
This grievance procedure shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards and to assure that the Township complied with the requirements of the ADA and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
The ADA Advisory Board shall evaluate all Township programs and services to ensure equal opportunity and equal access.
This section of the Township Code shall not be interpreted to prohibit reasonable shut-down times for repairs.
The Township shall not conduct medical examinations or inquiries of job applicants prior to an offer of employment. The Township may, however, require medical examinations and/or inquires after making an offer of employment to a job applicant and before the applicant begins employment with the Township. The Township may condition an offer of employment on the results of the medical examination or inquiry. If the Township chooses to conduct such medical examinations or inquiries, all entering employees in the same job category shall be subject to the examination or inquiry regardless of disability.
Specification of the schedule for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance;
Indication of the official responsible for implementation of the plan.
Indication why certain Township facilities cannot be made accessible.
All Township communications, including the public notices required by § 6-3 of this chapter, shall comply with the communication requirements of the ADA and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.