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G <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 /> Aa Title V1 Nondiscriminationc <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 /> 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 Vl 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 fife for at least <br /> three years . <br /> 10 � Page <br />