The Office of Compliance (OOC) is an independent, non-partisan agency established to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA).
The OOC administers and ensures the integrity of the dispute resolution system established to resolve disputes that arise under the CAA; carries out an education and training program for Congressional Members, employing offices, and Congressional employees to assist them in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the CAA; and advises Congress on needed changes and amendments to the CAA. The General Counsel of the OOC has independent investigatory and enforcement authority for certain violations of the CAA.
The OOC has a five-member, non-partisan Board of Directors and four Executive Staff, appointed by the Board of Directors, who carry out the day-to-day functions of the Agency. The Agency also employs an experienced team of education and communications staff, general administrative staff, staff attorneys, and safety & health inspectors.
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Related Section Numbers
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide, (1)
- 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016), (1)
- 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016), (1)
- 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, (1)
- 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations), (1)
- 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations), (1)
- ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide, (1)
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