Section 6.65.050. Procedure for filing a complaint.

	(a)  An individual may file a complaint under 6 AAC 65.020 - 6 AAC 65.070 if that individual believes that he or she or a specific class of individuals has been subjected to discrimination by a state agency on the basis of a disability. A complaint may be filed through an authorized representative.  
	(b)  To be considered by a department or division ADA coordinator, a complaint must meet the requirements of (c) of this section and must be filed with the agency in which the alleged discrimination occurred within 90 days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended for good cause by the department, division, or state ADA coordinator in writing.  
	(c)  A complaint must  
		(1) be in writing;  
		(2) include the name, address, and, if applicable, the phone number of the complainant;  
		(3) include the name of the state agency in which the alleged discrimination occurred;  
		(4) include a detailed description of the alleged discriminatory action or practice; and  
		(5) be signed by the complainant or the complainant's authorized representative.  
	(d)  If a disability prevents a complainant from writing, the department or division ADA coordinator, at the request of the complainant, shall seek the assistance of an advocate or assistance outside the agency to assist the complainant in writing the complaint.  
	(e)  Unless the state ADA coordinator extends the time for good cause, no later than five working days after receiving a complaint, a department or division ADA coordinator shall forward a copy of the complaint to the state ADA coordinator.  

Authorities

44.17.030;44.17.060

Notes

Authority

Art. III, sec. 1, Ak. Const. Art. III, sec. 1, Ak. Const. Art. III, sec. 1, Ak. Const. AS 44.17.030 AS 44.17.060 Editor's note: The state ADA coordinator's address is Department of Administration, 10th Floor State Office Building, Juneau, AK 99801.

History

Eff. 11/27/93, Register 128