The Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
Toward this end, it is CMCOG’s objective to:
- Ensure that the level and quality of transportation service is provided without regard to race, color, or national origin;
- Identify and address, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effects, including social and economic effects of programs and activities on minority populations and low-income populations;
- Promote the full and fair participation of all affected populations in transportation decision making;
- Prevent the denial, reduction, or delay in benefits related to programs and activities that benefit minority populations or low-income populations;
- Ensure meaningful access to programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency.
The Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
The Executive Director, senior management and all supervisors and employees share the responsibility for carrying out CMCOG’s commitment to Title VI. The Title VI staff is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program and receives complaints. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will investigate Title VI complaints that come through the complaint procedures process.
For additional information on CMCOG’s nondiscrimination obligations, please write to:
Central Midlands Council of Governments
Title VI Coordinator
236 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia SC 29210
The Central Midlands Council of Governments is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in the conduct of its business, including its Title VI responsibilities as it relates to any federal financial assistance program it administers. Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination under Title VI on the basis of race, color or national origin may file a Title VI complaint with CMCOG within 180 days of from the date of the alleged discrimination. There are several ways to file a complaint.
In Writing
Complaints may be filed with CMCOG in writing and may be addressed to the Central Midlands Council of Governments, Title VI Coordinator, 236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia SC 29210. A copy of the Title VI Complaint Form is available by calling (803) 376-5390. We encourage use of the Title VI Complaint Form
Electronic
Complaints may be filed with the CMCOG by completing the Title VI Complaint Form and submitting a signed copy to Central Midlands Council of Governments, Title VI Coordinator, 236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia SC 29210.
CMCOG will provide appropriate assistance to complainants who are limited in their ability to communicate in English.