Fulton Definitions ordinance (§ 66-62)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Complainant means a qualified individual with a disability who files a grievance on the form as provided in this article.

Designated coordinator means the person appointed by the city who is responsible for the coordination of the efforts of the city to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of ADA, including the investigation of grievances filed by complainants. The designated coordinator is the city clerk and can be contacted at 4th and Market Street, PO Box 130, Fulton, Missouri, 65251, (314) 642-6826.

Grievance means any complaint under ADA by an individual with a disability who:

(1) Meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in or receipt of the benefits of a program, service or activity offered by the city.

(2) Believes that he or she has been excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program, service or activity of the city or has been subject to discrimination by the city on the basis of a disability.

Qualified individual with a disability means a person with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies or practices, the removal of architectural, communication or transportation barriers or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities provided by the city.