Section 29-2549. ASSURANCE OF INDIVIDUAL’S RIGHTS

 

2549.1The right of an individual to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint shall not be impaired by the individual’s pursuit of other remedies.  Use of this complaint procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.

 

2549.2This procedure is established to protect the substantive rights of interested individuals, to meet appropriate due process standards, and to assure that the Department complies with Title II of the ADA.

 

2549.3The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records relating to complaints filed in accordance with this procedure for three (3) years.

 

2549.4A complainant has the right to representation (at the cost of the complainant), at any stage, in the consideration of his/her complaint or reconsideration.

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Human Services (DHS or Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in section 31 of the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 (HSRA or Act), effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35, D.C. Official Code § 4-756.02 (2008 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 2006-20, dated February 13, 2006.

source

Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 6438 (July 23, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice Emergency Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11353 (November 26, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3007 (April 8, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 7442, 7497 (August 19, 2011).