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DocuSign Envelope ID:3FDDF183-DEOC-45F5-AE17-OB9CF99E613F <br /> 5.0 PROCEDURES TO ENSURE NONDISCRIMINATORY ADMINISTRATION OF <br /> PROGRAMS AND SERVICES <br /> We are committed to nondiscriminatory administration of our programs and services, organization wide. <br /> Orange County Public Transportation will remind employees of Title VI nondiscrimination obligations <br /> through staff training and use of the Annual Education and Acknowledgment Form below. The Title VI <br /> Coordinator will periodically assess program operations to ensure this policy is being followed. <br /> Annual Education and Acknowledgement Form <br /> Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy <br /> (Title VI and related nondiscrimination authorities) <br /> No person shall, on the grounds of race, color,national origin, sex,age, creed,or disability,be <br /> excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of,or be subjected to discrimination under any <br /> program or activity of a Federal-aid recipient. <br /> All employees and representatives of Orange County Public Transportation are expected to consider, <br /> respect, and observe this policy in their daily work and duties.If any person approaches you with a <br /> civil rights-related question or complaint,please direct him or her to TeLeishia Holloway at 919-245- <br /> 2002. <br /> In all dealings with the public,use courtesy titles(e.g.,Mr.,Mrs.,Miss,Dr.)to address or refer to them <br /> without regard to their race,color,national origin, sex, age or disability. <br /> Acknowledgement of Receipt of Title VI Program <br /> I hereby acknowledge receipt of Orange County Public Transportation Title VI Program and other <br /> nondiscrimination guidelines. I have read the Title VI Program and I am committed to ensuring that no <br /> person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of Orange County Public Transportation <br /> programs, policies, services and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed <br /> (religion), or disability, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related <br /> nondiscrimination statutes. <br /> Signature Date <br /> Implementation <br /> • Periodically, but not more than once a year, employees and representatives will receive, review <br /> and certify commitment to the Title VI Program. <br /> • New employees shall be informed of Title VI provisions and expectations to perform their duties, <br /> accordingly, asked to review the Title VI Program, and required to sign the acknowledgement <br /> form. <br /> • Periodic review of operational practices and guidelines by the Title VI Coordinator to verify <br /> compliance with the Title VI Program. Maintain documents of each review on file. <br /> • Signed acknowledgement forms and records of internal assessments will remain on file for at least <br /> three years. <br /> 11 <br />