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3.4 Pre -Employment Medical Exams The City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee may determine that a pre- employment medical examination, which may include a psychological evaluation, is necessary to determine fitness to perform the essential functions of any City position. Where a medical examination is required, an offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the medical exam. When a pre -employment medical exam is required, it will be required of all candidates who are finalists or offered employment for a given job class. Information obtained from the medical exam will be treated as confidential medical records. When required, the medical exam will be conducted by a licensed physician designated by the City, with the cost of the exam paid by the City. (Psychological/psychiatric exams will be conducted by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.) The physician will notify the City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee whether a candidate is medically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations, and whether the candidate passed a drug test, if applicable. If the candidate requires an accommodation to perform one or more of the essential functions of the job, the City Administrator or the City Administrator's designee will confer with the physician and candidate regarding reasonable and acceptable accommodations. If a candidate is rejected for employment based on the results of the medical exam, the candidate will be notified of this determination, as required by law. 3.5 Selection Process The selection process will be a cooperative effort between the City Administrator, Human Resources and the hiring manager, subject to final hiring approval of the City Council. Any, all, or none of the candidates may be interviewed. The City has the right to make the final hiring decision based on qualifications, abilities, experience, and the needs of the City Council. 3.6 Background Checks All finalists for employment with the City will be subject to a background check to confirm information submitted as part of application materials and to assist in determining the candidate's suitability for the position. Except where already defined by state law, the City Administrator will determine the level of background check to be conducted based on the position being filled. 3.7 Criminal Background Investigations 101Page