As used in this ordinance:
A. CRIMINAL
HISTORY RECORD BACKGROUND CHECK — A determination of whether
a person has a criminal record by cross-referencing that person's
name and fingerprints with those on file with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Identification Division and the State Bureau of Identification
in the Division of State Police.
B. DEPARTMENT
— The Township of Barnegat Police Department.
C. TOWNSHIP-SPONSORED
PROGRAMS — Any programs sponsored by the township and/or which
utilize township facilities or township property.
Prospective or current employees and volunteers of township
sponsored programs involving minors shall submit their name, address,
fingerprints and written consent to the township for the criminal
history record background check to be performed. The organization
shall submit this documentation to the Township of Barnegat Chief
of Police who shall coordinate the background check.
If this criminal history record may disqualify an applicant
for any purpose, the person making the determination shall provide
the applicant with an opportunity to complete and challenge the accuracy
of the information contained in the criminal history record. The applicant
shall be afforded a reasonable period of time to correct and complete
this record. A person is not presumed guilty of any charges or arrests
for which there are not final dispositions indicated on the record.
Should an employee or volunteer be convicted of a disqualifying crime or offense as specified in Section
40-3 after he or she has cleared the required background check, he or she must notify the Township Administrator immediately.