TITLE VI & SECTION 504 POLICY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

 

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, the City of Porterville will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the provision of its services, activities and programs.

In accordance with the requirements of Section 504, the City Of Porterville will not discriminate against any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment, in the provision of its services, activities and programs.

Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Title VI/Section 504 Coordinator:

Patrice Hildreth, Title VI Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator
City of Porterville
Administrative Services Department
291 North Main Street
Porterville, CA 93257
Tel: (559) 782-7447
phildreth@ci.porterville.ca.us

Grievance Procedure

A signed, written complaint should be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination. It should describe:Your name, address and telephone number. (Your complaint must be signed. If you are filing on behalf of another person, include your name, address, telephone number, and your relation to that person [e.g friend, attorney, parent, etc.]

• The name and address of the agency you believe discriminated against you.
• How, why and when you believe you were discriminated against. Include as much background information as possible about the alleged acts of discrimination. Include names of individuals whom you allege discriminated against you.
• The names of any person, if known, that the investigating department could contact for additional information to support your clarify your allegations.