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Criminal History information system in accordance with BCA policy. Any data that is accessed and acquired shall be maintained at the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department under the care and custody of the chief law enforcement official or his or her designee. A summary of the results of the Computerized Criminal History data may be released by the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department to the hiring/licensing authority, to include the City Administrator or their designee and/or consultants as appropriate. Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant/volunteer/independent contractor/license applicant must authorize the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department by written consent to undertake the investigation. Failure to provide consent may disqualify the individual from the prospective position or may disqualify the license applicant from the prospective license. The written consent must fully comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 13 regarding the collection, maintenance and use of the information. For positions of employment, background checks will only be conducted on finalists. Except for the positions set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 364.09, the City will not reject an applicant for employment on the basis of the applicant's prior conviction unless the crime is directly related to the position of employment sought. If the City rejects the applicant's request on this basis, the City shall notify the applicant in writing, including all of the information as required in Minnesota Statute 364.05. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the 22nd day of January, 2009. Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 12th day of January, 2009. Stanley D. Harpstead, Mayor ATTEST: Ronald J. Moorse City Administrator Publication Date. Published on the 21 st day of January, 2009. 2