[Adopted 6-4-2011 by L.L. No. 2-2012]
Nine NYCRR Part 6051.1 and 6051.2 expressly permit the release of CHRI[1] to entities that have statutory authority to access such records, and the execution of a written use and dissemination agreement between the DCJS[2] and the Village of Minoa.
[1]
Editor's Note: "CHRI" refers to criminal history record information.
[2]
Editor's Note: "DCJS" refers to (NYS) Division of Criminal Justice Services.
The requirements of this Chapter 25, Article III, apply to all applicants for employment in the Village of Minoa, whether full- or part-time, specifically: Court Attendant(s), Clerk-Treasurer, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Animal Control Officer, Crossing Guard, DPW Superintendent, Laborer, Mechanic, WWTP Supervisor, and Plant Operator. In addition, the requirements of this Chapter 25, Article III, apply to, without limitation, Village of Minoa Volunteer Fire Department members (all classifications of membership) performing services in the public.
All applicants for full- and part-time employment within the Village of Minoa listed in § 25-9, including, without limitation, Village of Minoa Volunteer Fire Department members, shall be required to submit fingerprints and information required for application of same and in the form and manner as prescribed by the DCJS.
The Village of Minoa Board of Trustees and Village Clerk-Treasurer shall have the right to review the CHRI disseminated by the DCJS. No other Village employees shall have access to such information.
A. 
If a prospective applicant has been convicted of a crime, any decision regarding such prospective applicant's fitness for a license must be made upon consideration of New York State Correction Law §§ 701 to 703-b and 751 to 753. Corrections Law §§ 701 to 703-b provide for certificates of relief from disability and certificates of good conduct and §§ 751 to 753 set forth New York's public policy to encourage the licensure and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses and factors that should be considered in making hiring determinations.
B. 
These provisions hereof shall not be interpreted or applied to affect the statutory authority under § 50-4 of NYS Civil Service Law which authorizes the state Civil Service Department or municipal commission to require applicants to undergo a state and national criminal history record check.