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with any appropriate agency or the pursuit of other remedies shall not impair an individuals right to a prompt and equitable resolution of his or her complaint under this grievance procedure. Furthermore, the filing of a lawsuit in state or federal court can occur at any time. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Paschal, Reives, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Resolution to establish an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Committee. After some discussion commissioner Cox moved to adopt the following Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS FOLLOWS: Section I. There is hereby created an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Committee to consist of five members. Membership of this committee shall consist of one elected official, one private citizen from the disabled community, one private citizen from business or non-profit sector, one private citizen from the field of education, and one private citizen from the health care/medical profession. Three of the initial appointees hold office until June 30, 1993, and two initial appointees shall hold office until June 30, 1994. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for two years, or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Section II. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Committee shall convene after its appointment and select a chairman. Thereafter, at its first meeting following January 1st of each year it shall select a member to serve as chairman. The chairman shall preside at all meetings and shall be responsible for calling all meetings of the committee. Meetings shall be held from time to time as necessary and three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation. The County shall provide clerical support to the committee to perform such duties as the committee shall direct. Section III. The ADA Compliance Committee shall conduct hearings at the request of disabled persons who feel Lee County has discriminated against him or her in providing access to and participation in public facilities, services, activities, and functions. Section IV. The three initial appointees who shall hold office until June 30, 1993, are Commissioner Nathan E. Paschal, Bob Hales and Rusty Hodges. 31