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r CM OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AgendaeortNumber: Section: 61_D � Report Number: 9h-1 h20C cTAFF REPORT Counrt il Acti 2_2 2_9( Plir !� Council Action: ' February 26, 1996 0 Special Order of Business d,'ts'Partne'ShtQ • CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE C Public Hearings u Consent Agenda g Council Business Item Description: Formal Adoption of Ordinance No. 573 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 300,Entitled"Personnel" Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summarynaio (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SOn.February 12, 1996 Council was shown Ordinance No. 573 Amending Chapter 300 of the Municipal Code. This amendment to the Personnel Code would allow the Police Department to perform background checks on those employees, full-time, part-time, seasonal, or volunteer,who work in conjunction with children; or where the"Clerk-Administrator has determined that conviction of a crime may relate directly to the position sought." The ordinance will be applicable to finalist candidates or volunteers. Process: 1. All finalist candidates for employment and volunteer work will be given a letter making a conditional offer of employment or volunteer work pending the background investigation. 2. Finalist candidates will complete the background check form and data practice release form. • i 3. Background check form and data practice release form are given to the Personnel Department. I 4. The Personnel Department processes the paperwork via the Police Department. The results of the background check will be given to the Personnel Department. 5. The Personnel Department will provide written authorization to complete the hiring process. 6. The completed employees' application form must have the following attached: a. copy of conditional volunteer/employment letter; b. notice from Personnel Department to confirm volunteer work/employment; c. copy of letter to candidate confirming volunteer work/employment; d. I-9; and e. action sheet on volunteer work/employment In addition, the City will continue and enhance the practices of: Drivers' License checks, in-depth reference checks, extensive training in the supervision of children, and reducing juvenile positions in the supervision of children. This process is more time intensive and involves more steps, but due to its comprehensive nature the city can be more assured of the quality of those who work with children. 0lit. 1 awn Postudensek, Administrative Intern 41,1 COMMENDATION; Waive the reading and formally adopt Ordinance 573 amending Chapter 300, entitled "Personnel", of the Mounds View Municipal Code.