HRTAC will effectuate the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, and other applicable directives. These authorities provide that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which HRTAC receives federal assistance.

Further, as a recipient of federal-aid funding, HRTAC strives to achieve nondiscrimination in its programs and activities. HRTAC’s commitment includes, but is not limited to:

Equity

HRTAC is committed to proactively identifying and eliminating barriers to access and participation in HRTAC’s programs and activities. HRTAC will work to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their race, color or national origin, have an equal opportunity to access and benefit from HRTAC’s programs and activities.

Public Engagement 

HRTAC recognizes that community input and engagement are critical to achieving equity and inclusion goals. HRTAC will ensure that HRTAC’s public involvement activities are accessible to all individuals, regardless of race, color or national origin.

Accessibility

HRTAC will monitor and evaluate its programs and activities to ensure that they are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their race, color or national origin. HRTAC will review and update the HRTAC Title VI Implementation Plan as necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to civil rights.

Accountability 

HRTAC is committed to addressing complaints of discrimination that may arise from HRTAC’s programs or activities. HRTAC has established and publicized complaint procedures for individuals who believe they have been discriminated against based on race, color or national origin. HRTAC will investigate all complaints and take appropriate action to address any findings of discrimination.

Every employee and representative of HRTAC shall perform all official actions in full accord with applicable statutes, executive orders, regulations and policies enunciated thereunder to assure compliance with Title VI.  

Click here For the Board adopted HRTAC Title VI Policy, Which was adopted at the September 19, 2024 HRTAC Regular Commission Meeting.