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St. Louis County adopts Title 6 nondiscrimination policy, creates external complaint process
Summary
The County Board adopted a new Title 6 nondiscrimination policy and administrative procedures to provide an external complaints pathway for constituents seeking access to county services; staff said the policy is outward‑facing and does not replace Title VII employment policies.
The St. Louis County Board voted to adopt a Title 6 nondiscrimination policy and implementing procedures that establish an external complaint process for county services and programs.
Deputy County Administrator Jim Gotshal explained the policy is primarily outward‑facing, intended to ensure constituents have access to services and a clear complaint avenue; it supplements existing Title VII employment policies, which govern employee matters. Carl Crawford, the county’s accessibility and outreach coordinator, described the administrative procedures for intake and tracking and said his office will serve as a point of contact for constituents.
Commissioners asked whether the policy would unintentionally affect employee resource groups or other internal programs. Gotshal and legal staff said the Title 6 policy pertains to public services and that employee‑group questions fall under Title VII employment policy; HR resources for limited‑English‑proficiency support were confirmed as available.
Commissioner Grimm emphasized the need to monitor potential federal interpretations and unintended consequences; staff said they are coordinating with county legal counsel to ensure compliance and will provide guidance to commissioners.
The board approved the Title 6 policy by voice vote. The policy directs staff to implement intake forms, tracking procedures and outreach so residents who believe they were denied access to services may be guided through local, state and federal avenues for remedy.
The county also paused to acknowledge Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day during the discussion.
