Compliance

As a council of governments serving Southeast Ohio, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is committed to openness, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability. Our staff works diligently to ensure that our programs and activities are conducted in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the State of Ohio’s open meetings and public records laws, and the specific requirements of our state and federal partners.

Notifying the public of rights under Title VI

The Buckeye Hills Regional Council operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the Buckeye Hills Regional Council.

For more information on the Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s civil rights program, the procedures to file a complaint, or to file a complaint, please contact Angie Lawrence, Human Resources Manager at 740-376-1031 TYY 800-750-0750 email alawrence@buckeyehills.org; or visit our administrative office at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750. For more information, visit buckeyehills.org.

For transportation-related Title VI matters, a complaint may also be filed directly with the:

  • Ohio Department of Transportation, Attn: Office of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Title VI Coordinator, 1980 West Broad Street, Mailstop 3270, Columbus, Ohio 43223
  • Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Complaint Team, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC, 20590.

If information is needed in another language, contact 888-269-0678.

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Title VI Complaint Form

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Americans with Disabilities Act Policy

It is the policy of Buckeye Hills Regional Council to comply with all the legal requirements of federal and state laws and regulations as they pertain to individuals with disabilities. If state laws and federal regulations are contradictory, the federal ADA regulations prevail. Buckeye Hills Regional Council provides transportation information services without discrimination to all persons including individuals with disabilities. Discrimination on the basis of disability against any person will not be condoned or tolerated.

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Complaints

Buckeye Hills Regional Council strives to deliver a high level of service. If you have a complaint or feel we have fallen short, please let us know. We take all complaints seriously. Please be specific in your complaint and provide relevant details so we can respond promptly and effectively. You may file your complaint anonymously. However, remaining anonymous may limit the our ability to investigate and/or respond to information you provide.

 

Complaint Form 

Procurement Policy

This policy establishes guidelines and minimum standards that BHRC will use in the management of its third-party contracts. Our procurement policy is intended to ensure that BHRC complies with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Ohio Department of Transportation’s standards to ensure full and open competition and equitable treatment of all potential sources for all purchases made with funding derived from the Federal, state, and local governments. In all purchasing activity, the goal of BHRC is to ensure maximum open and free competition consistent with:

  • FTA Circular 4220.1F “Third Party Contracting Guidance” or the latest version thereof;
  • 2 CFR § 200.317 – 200.326
  • ODOT State Management Plan.

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Public Records Requests

Openness leads to a better-informed citizenry, which leads to better government and better public policy. It is the mission and intent of Buckeye Hills Regional Council to at all times fully comply with and abide by both the spirit and the letter of Ohio’s Public Records Act.

Anyone wishing to access records maintained by Buckeye Hills Regional Council with regard to the business of the organization should submit a request to Drew Tanner, Communications Director, via email at dtanner@buckeyehills.org or in writing by mail to 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750.

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2023 Operations

Revenue

Total: $6,985,394

Expenditures

Total: $6,688,710
Balance: $296,684

Employees

In 2023, Buckeye Hills employed 66 staff members.

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