The objective
and policy of the Town of West Seneca is and has been to maintain
a safe and healthful environment for all employees, residents, and
all members of the general public who visit the Town.
In order to further effectuate this objective and policy, as of the
effective date of this subsection, all applicants offered a position
will undergo a criminal history check and submit a proof of physical
form completed by a licensed physician. The proof of physical form
shall be provided to applicants by the Supervisor or Human Resources
Coordinator. In its sole discretion, and subject to all other applicable
laws, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca may refuse to hire
an individual who refuses to undergo a criminal history check, whose
criminal history check reveals a conviction of a misdemeanor or felony
in the State of New York, or equivalent in any other jurisdiction,
or whose proof of physical form indicates he or she is physically
unable to perform the work for which he or she was hired.
For all
potential new hires whose duties may include the operation of Town
motor vehicles or other motorized equipment, the potential new hire
shall undergo a check into his or her driving history. In its sole
discretion, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca may refuse to
hire an individual who refuses to permit a check of the individual's
driving history. The Town Board of the Town of West Seneca may consider
the potential new hire's driving record in its hiring decision.