Non-Discrimination Statement - Title VI and other Federal and State Law Compliance

Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Clark County is committed and fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related statutes and regulations, in all programs and activities to include no discrimination in County programs, services, or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity or expression consistent with Federal and State laws. 

Making a Discrimination Complaint including a Title VI Complaint

Any person who believes that they have been excluded, denied benefits, or been subjected to discrimination may file a written complaint with Clark County within 180 days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence.  The complaint should be sent to:   

Les Lee Shell, Office of Diversity
Office of Diversity; Government Center
500 S. Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89155
(702) 455-5760; 711 (TTY, TDD, and/or other Relay Services) fax (702) 455-5759; officeofdiversity@clarkcountynv.gov

Citizens can also file a complaint within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination with an appropriate outside agency, such as:

For the Title VI complaints:
Federal Coordination and Compliance Section- NWB
Civil Rights Division- US Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
(888) 848-5306- English and Spanish (ingles y espaol)
(202) 307-2222
(202) 307-2678 (TDD)
 
For Discrimination in Public Accommodation complaints:
Nevada Equal Rights Commission
1820 E Sahara Ave, Ste 314
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 486-7161
(702) 486-7054 (fax)