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