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CHAPTER32:GENERALAUTHORIZATION Section 32.01 Background Investigations § 32.01 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS (A) The purpose of this section is to authorize the City of Centerville acting through a Police Department to access through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Minnesota Computerized Criminal history public data and driverÓs license history background checks on employees, applicants for employment, volunteers and applicants for any license issued by the City, including but not limited to licenses for intoxicating liquor, wine, beer, refuse haulers, tobacco, peddler, solicitor and massage. The City may conduct comprehensive background investigations, including but not limited to accessing data through other automated and non-automated sources and contacting references. The City may periodically conduct a driverÓs license inquiry upon employees, volunteers or licensees where possession of a valid driverÓs license is an essential qualification of the position or license. Before the investigation is undertaken, the person must authorize the Police Department in writing to undertake the investigation and to release the information to the City Administrator, and other City staff as appropriate. If a questioned identity situation occurs, fingerprint or other biometric verification shall be obtained. (B) Should the City reject an applicantÓs request for employment due, partially or solely, to the applicantÓs prior conviction of a crime, subject to the exception set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 364.09, the City Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of the following: (1) The grounds and reasons for the denial; (2) The applicable complaint and grievance procedure set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 364.06; (3) The earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment; and (4) All competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication. Ord. 2d #23, adopted 12/10/2008 23 ΋tğŭĻ