HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10 Amending Section 150 [no affadavit] ORDINANCE NO. 2005-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 150
OF THE CITY CODE
TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection 150.05 of the City Code is amended by adding a new
SubA as follows:
fel "Subd.5 Criminal History Background Checks. At the direction of the
Manager, the Police Department is authorized to conduct criminal history
background checks on applicants for appointment to City employment
where the Manager has determined that conviction of a crime may relate
to the position for which appointment is sought. Criminal history
background checks may be performed only for individuals who are
deemed by the Manager to be finalists for a paid or volunteer position.
Prior to performing a criminal history background check, the Police
Department shall receive from the Manager a written consent from the
applicant agreeing to the background check and to the release of
information discovered by the background check to the Manager and
other City employees as determined by the Manager for the purpose of
determining the applicant's qualification for employment by the City.
The failure by the applicant to provide such a consent may disqualify the
applicant for the position sought.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon adoption.
First Reading: September 20, 2005
Second Reading: Waived
Published: October 13, 2005
Attest IQVQ MA
Debra A. Man en, City Qerk James B. Hovland, ayor