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ORDINANCE #03-35 CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20 OF THE "PERSONNEL POLICY" BY THE ADDITION OF 3.20.24 HISTORY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS." CITY CODE, TITLED TITLED "CRIMINAL SECTION 1. AMENDMENT The following text is hereby incorporated into Chapter 3.20, Personnel Policy, of the City Code. Section 3.20 Personnel Policy Section 3.20.24 Criminal History Background Investigations Subdivision 1. Authority Minnesota Statute, Section 13.87 authorizes city police departments to conduct criminal history background investigations on applicants for City positions using Minnesota Computerized Criminal History data. Subdivision 2. Applications This section applies only to applicants who are finalists for regular, temporary and volunteer status positions. Before the investigation is undertaken, the applicant must authorize the Police Department in writing to undertake the investigation and to release the information to the City Council, City administrator and/or other City staff as appropriate. Subdivision 3. Rejection of Applications Except in the case of exceptions set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 364.09, as may be amended from time to time, if the City rejects an application for employment due partly or solely to the applicant's prior conviction of a crime which relates directly to the position sought, the City's Human Resources Manager will notify the applicant in writing of the following: A. the Grounds and reasons for denial; B. the applicant complaint and grievance procedure set forth in Minnesota Statute Section 364.06, as may be amended from time to time; C. the earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment or a volunteer position; and D. that all competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon re-application.