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17 <br /> V. NONDISCRIMINATORY ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES <br /> We are committed to nondiscriminatory administration of our programs and services,organization wide. <br /> OCTS will remind employees of Title VI nondiscrimination obligations through staff training and use of <br /> the Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy below. The Title VI Coordinator will periodically assess program <br /> operations to ensure this policy is being followed. <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 excluded <br /> from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or <br /> activity of a Federal-aid recipient. All employees and representatives of OCTS are expected to consider, <br /> respect, and observe this policy in their daily work and duties. If any person approaches you with a civil <br /> rights-related question or complaint, please direct him or her to Nishith Trivedi,Transportation Director. <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 OCTS Title VI Program and other nondiscrimination guidelines. I have <br /> read the Title VI Program and I am committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation <br /> in or denied the benefits of OCTS programs, policies, services and activities on the basis of race, color, <br /> national origin, sex, age, creed (religion), or disability, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of <br /> 1964 and related nondiscrimination statutes. <br /> Signature Date <br /> Implementation <br /> • Periodically, but not more than once a year, employees and representatives will receive, <br /> review and certify commitment to the Title VI Program. <br /> • New employees shall be informed of Title VI provisions and expectations to perform their <br /> duties, accordingly, asked to review the Title VI Program, and required to sign the <br /> acknowledgement 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 /> 10 Page <br />