Non-Discrimination Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES

SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA

The County of Surry does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Any claims of intimidation or retaliation related to the complaint process will be handled promptly and fairly pursuant to the County’s Policy and Grievance Procedure for Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints and in the same manner as other claims of discrimination. 

The Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator, in consultation with the County Attorney, is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the education Amendments of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and other applicable federal non-discrimination laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 and 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 & 7.

If you have any questions about this notice or any of Surry County’s non-discrimination programs, policies, or procedures, you may contact:

Deseria Creighton-Barney

Director of Human Resources and Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator

45 School Street

Surry, Virginia 23883

Phone Number: (757) 294-5271

E-mail Address: compliance@surrycountyva.gov

If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a Surry County, Virginia program or activity, you may contact the Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator identified above to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information should contact the Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

For additional guidance on filing a complaint, please review Surry County’s Policy & Grievance Procedure for Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints (Policy and Grievance Procedure for Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints) and the Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Form (Non-Employee Discrimination Complaint Form).