Common use of Equal Opportunity Assurance Clause in Contracts

Equal Opportunity Assurance. The parties involved in this Agreement hereby certify that as a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance to conduct transportation planning activities, they will ensure: A. That the intent of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (42 USC 2000d-1) which states “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance” is met. B. That CCRPC will compile, maintain, and submit in a timely manner Title VI information required by FTA Circular 4702.1 and in compliance with the US Department of Transportation Title VI regulation 49 CFR Part 21.9. C. That CCRPC will make it known to the public that the person or persons alleging discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, or national origin, as it relates to the provision of transportation services and transit-related benefits, may file a complaint with the Federal Transit Administration and/or the US Department of Transportation. D. All meetings shall be open to the public and conducted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.