As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BOROUGH-SPONSORED PROGRAM
Any program sponsored or in any way supported by the Borough
which provides and utilizes Borough facilities and/or Borough property.
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD BACKGROUND CHECK
A determination of whether a person has a criminal record
by cross-referencing that person's name and/or fingerprints with those
on file with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division,
and/or the State Bureau of Identification of the New Jersey State
Police.
DEPARTMENT
The Borough of Garwood Police Department.
NONPROFIT YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATION
A corporation, association or other organization established
pursuant to Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, Title 15A of the New
Jersey Statutes, or other law of this state which provides recreational,
cultural, charitable, social, or other activities or services for
persons younger than 18 years of age and is exempt from federal income
taxes.
VOLUNTEER
Any person involved with a nonprofit youth-servicing organization
that has direct access to minors as a result of their involvement
with the organization.
If this criminal history record may disqualify an applicant
or existing employee or volunteer for any purpose, the person making
the determination shall provide the disqualified person with an opportunity
to complete and challenge the accuracy of the information contained
in the criminal history record. The disqualifying person shall be
afforded a reasonable period of time to challenge and complete this
record. A person is not presumed guilty of any charges or arrests
for which there are no final dispositions indicated on the record.