Internal Complaint Processing

1. The Title VI Coordinator will review the complaint upon receipt to ensure that all information is provided, the complaint meets the 180 day filing deadline and falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Meridian.
2. Once the complaint is received, the Title VI Coordinator will investigate the complaint. If the complaint is against the Title VI Coordinator then the Mayor will designate an individual to investigate the complaint.
3. If it is determined that the complaint necessitates a full investigation, the complainant will be notified. The notice will name the investigator and the investigating agency. The City of Meridian will also notify the Mississippi Department of Transportation Office of the investigation.
4. The charged party alleged in the discriminatory activity will be notified of the complaint through a letter which will include the name of the investigator and the investigating agency and will request to hold an interview with the party.
5. The Title VI Coordinator will receive and review any recommendations or comments for legal counsel.
6. If the Mississippi Department of Transportation will be the agency investigating the complaint then the City of Meridian will adopt their report findings as the final resolution.
7. All parties involved in the investigation will be notified of the Mississippi’s Department of Transportation’s resolution.
8. If the complainant is not satisfied with the results of the investigation, s/he shall be advised of his right to appeal MDOT’s decision. Appeals must be filed within 180 days after the City of Meridian notice of the final resolution. Reconsideration of the City of Meridian’s decision will not occur, unless new facts or evidence previously not considered are discovered.