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The request for review must contain a full statement of your position and the pertinent facts and reasons that support such a position. The Director will promptly acknowledge the request for review and appoint a review committee of at feast three staff members. Pending the resolution of the review, the notice of termination will remain in effect. None of the review committee members may be from the IMLS program or administrative staff that recommended termination or were responsible for monitoring the programmatic or administrative aspects of the grant. The committee will have full access to all relevant IMLS background materials, The committee may also request the submission of additional information from your organization or IMLS staff. At its discretion, the committee may meet with representatives of both groups to discuss the pertinent issues. All review activities will be fully documented by the committee. Based on its review, the committee will present its written recommendation to the Director, who will make the final decision and make it known to the parties involved. 31. How do I proceed if this document contradicts other IMLS materials related to grants? Should there be any inconsistency between these General Tenns and Conditions, the special terms of the grant or cooperative agreement award, and any IMLS Program Guidelines, brochures, or other IMLS materials cited or included by reference in the award, contact the IMLS Program Office or Grants Administration Office for guidance. 32. What are the government -wide requirements for implementing federal grants? You are responsible for complying with all laws related to Federal awards, including but not limited to those in the Assurances and Certifications you agreed to when applying for an IMLS award, the IMLS - specific statutes and regulations referenced in Article 2 of these General Terms and Conditions, and the following U.S. government -wide requirements: (a) Nondiscrimination The grantee must comply with the following nondiscrimination statutes and their implementing regulations and must also comply with the requirements of any other nondiscrimination laws which may apply: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. §2000 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (note: as clarified by Executive Order 13166, the applicant must take reasonable steps to ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) persons have meaningful access to the applicant's programs (see IMLS guidance at 68 Federal Register 17679, April 10, 2003)); (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §701 etseq. including §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability (note: IMLS 17