Title
Resolution relative to adopting a Limited English Proficiency Policy for inclusion in the City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual.
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WHEREAS, the City of West Allis has developed a policy to provide meaningful language access services to persons with Limited English Proficiency who are likely to be served or directly affected by our programs/and or services; and
WHEREAS, said policy shall be mandatory for all City departments, boards, and commissions; and
WHEREAS, said policy was never previously adopted for inclusion in the City's Policies & Procedures Manual; and
WHEREAS, it is mandatory to implement a City-wide Limited English Proficiency policy to address language needs of those eligible or likely to be affected by our programs and/or services as part of the City's Civil Rights Compliance Plan; and
WHEREAS, said policy is a requirement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; and
WHEREAS, the City's Executive Safety Committee has reviewed said policy and recommended approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the attached Limited English Proficiency Policy be and is hereby approved for inclusion in the City's Policies & Procedures Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrative Officer is authorized and directed to include such policy in the City of West Allis Policies & Procedures Manual and distribute said policy to all departments, divisions, and offices.
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