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RDA means “Records Disposition Authorization”. A Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) defines the proper storage and disposal method for a State record series. It includes a description of the record series, a retention schedule, destruction method, and other information.
- Prohibits entities from denying an individual any service, financial aid, or other benefit because of race, color or national origin.
- Prohibits entities from providing a different service or benefit or providing these in a different manner from those provided to others under the program.
- Prohibits segregation or separate treatment in any manner related to receiving program services or benefits.
- Prohibits entities from requiring different standards or conditions as prerequisites for serving individuals.
- Encourages the participation of minorities as members of planning or advisory bodies for programs receiving federal funds.
- Prohibits discriminatory activity in a facility built in whole or part with Federal funds.
- Requires information and services to be provided in languages other than English when significant numbers of beneficiaries are of limited English speaking ability.
- Requires entities to notify the respective population about applicable programs.
- Prohibits locating facilities in any way that would limit or impede access to a Federally funded service or benefit.
- Requires assurance of nondiscrimination in purchasing of services.
You can file form SS-4800 to change the mailing address by mail or in person. A change in Registered Agent or principal address requires filing Articles of Amendment and paying the statutory $20 filing fee. Forms can be found on our the Forms & Fees page for mail and in person filings.
- State and local government: Agencies distributing federal assistance or entities distributing federal assistance to the state or local government entity.
- Higher education: college, university, or other post-secondary institution
- Local education agency or system of vocational education, or other school system
- An entire corporation, partnership, or other private organization, or an entire sole proprietorship
- The entire plant or private corporation or other organization which is a geographically separate facility to which federal financial assistance is extended.
Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act says, ”No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” 42 U.S.C.§2000d
- Does not apply to Federal assistance provided through insurance or guaranty contracts, (e.g. FHA loan insurance).
- Does not apply to employment, except where employment practices result in discrimination against program beneficiaries or where the purpose of the Federal assistance is to provide employment.
- Does not apply to direct benefit programs such as Social Security.
- Does not apply only to contracts and set-aside programs.
We think it’s great you are interested in serving on one of Tennessee’s many boards and commissions!
To inquire about serving on a specific board, please reach out to the appointing authority of that board.
If you are unsure of the appointing authority, you can search our Boards and Commissions page here. Some boards have multiple appointing authorities, by clicking on a specific member’s name, you can see who is responsible for appointing a person to that particular position.
Title VI is a mechanism that directs the federal financial assistance, which drives or promotes economic development. By legislative mandate, Title VI examines the following public policy issues:
- Accessibility for all persons
- Infrastructure development
- Accountability in public funds expenditures
- Minority participation in decision making
- Disparate impact
- Program service delivery
- Economic empowerment
- Public-Private partnerships in part or whole with public funds
- Environmental Justice
- Site and location of facilities