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the position and who has successfully completed a physical examination, if required. Department Heads may make such appointments in the case of temporary employees, subject to review of such action by the City Council. No person shall henceforth be appointed to a position which would require direct supervision of such person's relative. A person shall be deemed to be a relative if such relationship is a brother, sister, spouse, lineal ancestor, lineal descendant, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, father -in -law, mother - in -law, brother -in -law, sister -in -law, son -in -law, daughter -in- law, or related by marriage through the relationship of a first cousin. Physical Examination Newly hired employees may be required to undergo a physical examination as well as drug testing, at the City's expense, to determine if he /she is able to perform the duties of his /her position in an effective and safe manner and whether or not accommodations need to be made for the employee. A psychological evaluation may be required for department head positions. This handbook and this provision do not apply to Department Heads hired after July 12, 1995. Procedure for Application of Veteran's Preference Law Refer to Minnesota Statutes Sections 197.455 through 197.481 and 43A.11 for provisions of Veteran's Preference Law. All applicants are given the opportunity to claim veteran's preference when completing the City's application for employment. Form DD214 may be requested for proof of honorable discharge. Each veteran's name is placed on the eligible list in the ranking order in which the augmented score entitles him or her. If a veteran and a non - veteran have the same score, the veteran's name is placed first. Employment (I -9) Verification The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) states that employers must hire only American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. Employers must verify the employment eligibility of anyone hired after November 6, 1986. 6 Page 38