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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. Reiection 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 reiects 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: Co 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; the earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment or a volunteer position; and that all competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon re- application. Only public conviction information related directly to the position sought will be considered in denying employment. In situations where identity is questioned, fingerprint verifications will be allowed. SECTION 2. Summary This new ordinance repeals Section 3.20, Personnel Policy, and indicates that the personnel policy has been adopted by resolution and will be amended by resolution in the future. The new ordinance also amends Section 3.14 by granting the Ramsey Police Department authorization to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks. (The language regarding background checks was previously found in Section 3.20.24.) G:'C, dministration'~Hum anResources~Per~onneI-Adrnin PolicieskPersonnel Policy'adopt of ord ending amending chapter 3, personnel policy 4-25-06.doc -337-