Chapter O. - Investigation and Hearing of Complaints Relating to Alleged Violations of the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities
525-RICR-10-00-4 INACTIVE RULE
| Title | 525 | Governor’s Commission on Disabilities |
| Chapter | 10 | General Administration |
| Subchapter | 00 | N/A |
| Part | 4 | Chapter O. - Investigation and Hearing of Complaints Relating to Alleged Violations of the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities |
| Type of Filing | Amendment |
| Regulation Status | Inactive |
| Effective | 11/30/2004 to 10/28/2009 |
Regulation Authority:
42-87-5(b), 42-51-6.1
Purpose and Reason:
The purpose of the amendments is to clarify the procedures used by the Commission’s Hearing Board. The amendments will: revise definitions; add definitions on “adjudicatory proceeding”, “person”, “person with a disability”, “physical or mental impairment”, and “state agency” to conform to RIGL 42-87 or 42-35; add sections on “Jurisdiction” and “Filing For Recovery of Litigation Expenses” to conform to the Equal Access to Justice Act “RIGL 42 – 92; clarify the provisions on “Filing A Complaint”, “Conciliation”, “Hearing”, “Decisions and Orders”, and “Administrative Dismissal of Complaints”.
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