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and part time employees will be presented by the City Administrator to the City Council for • action. All temporary and seasonal employees are appointed by the respective Department Head with approval from the City Administrator. Disqualification: An application may be rejected if: • The application or supplemental application indicates the candidate does not possess the minimum qualifications required for the position, including a valid driver's license for positions requiring operation of a motor vehicle; • the candidate fails to file the application and supplemental application by the announced closing date for receiving applications; • the candidate is not a citizen of the United States and does not posses the appropriate documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service for employment; • after a conditional offer of full-time employment has been made, the candidate is found to be unable to perform the essential functions and duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation; • after a conditional offer of full-time employment has been made, the candidate is found to have a criminal record which disqualifies the applicant from the position pursuant to Minnesota Statute §364.03; or • the candidate has made false statement of any material fact, omitted material information or attempted to practice any deception or fraud in the application process. Medical Examination After a conditional offer of employment has been made to the candidate, a physical examination will be conducted by a City approved physician. The physical examination will also include a • - drug screening. The City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies are set forth in this Manual. The medical examination and the drug and alcohol screening may be waived for part-time, temporary or seasonal positions. The physician will render an opinion regarding whether the candidate can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The physician's report and any supporting documentation will be kept in a confidential file separate from the personnel file. Pre-employment Background Check (MN §299C.60, §363) In accordance with federal, state and local law, the City may conduct a pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check of candidates who have received conditional offers of employment. Volunteers working with children are required to undergo criminal background check. Residency Requirements (MN § 415.16) Employees are not required to become a resident of Mounds View at any time, however, employees are encouraged to live within Mounds View. Employment of Relatives To maintain proper control and accountability of City functions and operations and to reduce potential organizational conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest that may arise due to employment of an employee's relative, the policy stated in this section was implemented. The City permits the employment of relatives except as prohibited below. The term "relative" when use in the policy means any two (2) or more individuals who reside in the same dwelling unit or who are related to each other by blood, common law marriage, or adoption, where one