1. (1)(a) "ADA coordinator" means an employee assigned by the commissioner to investigate and facilitate the prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint filed by a qualified individual.

   1. (b) The ADA coordinator may be a representative of the Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management assigned to the department.
2. (2) "Complainant" means a qualified individual or a qualified individual's authorized representative.

3. (3)(a) "Designee" means an individual appointed by the commissioner to investigate an allegation of ADA noncompliance when the ADA coordinator is unable or unwilling to investigate for any reason, including a conflict of interest.

   1. (b) A designee does not have to be an employee of the department; however, the designee must have a working knowledge of the responsibilities and obligations required of employers and employees by the ADA.
4. (4) "Director" means the head of the division of the department affected by a complaint filed under this rule.

Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 31A-1-301. The definitions in the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213 and 28 CFR 35, are incorporated by reference. Additional terms are defined as follows:

KEY: insurance, ADA

Date of Last Change: January 10, 2022

Notice of Continuation: June 3, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-3-201(2)