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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (A.D.A.)
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors first established responsibilities for the Americans with
Disabilities Act in 1992, with Resolution No. 92-91, which was subsequently superceded by
Resolution 98-13, which resolution was superceded by Resolution 01-024, which resolution was
superceded by Resolution 02-039; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to further modify the assignment of such
responsibilities to enhance the implementation of the A.D.A., to allow more flexibility in responding to
changing circumstances;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Butte, State of California, as follows:
1. Resolution No. 02-039 is superseded in its entirety by this resolution.
2. The Board of Supervisors fully supports efforts to end discrimination in employment,
services, and any bars to programs which may exist for qualified disabled individuals.
3. The Director-Human Resources is hereby designated as the County's ADA Compliance
Officer.
4. The Duties of the Compliance Oftcer shall include:
a. Assure County compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act with regard to County employment, services, and programs.
b. Review and recommend amendments to the Board of Supervisors of the County's
Merit System and Personnel Rules to assure compliance with the ADA.
c. Prepare an annual report to the Board of Supervisors of efforts to comply with the
ADA.
5. The Chief Administrative Officer shall provide staff as necessary to assist the Compliance
Officer with technical guidance and reviews of the County's facilities, and to advise the
Chief Administrative Officer generally regarding maintaining compliance with ADA
requirements. The composition of assigned staff shall be at the discretion of the Chief
Administrative Officer, and may be modified from time to time to best address the issues
currently relevant to ADA compliance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of California,
this 23rd day of October , 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Comielly, Kirk, Josiassen, Yamaguchi, and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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JANE DOLAN, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
STARLYN BROWN, hntcrim Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the oar~.~Y''of Su rvisors
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