[Adopted 3-9-1993 by Ord. No. 889,
as amended 6-14-1993 by Ord. No. 897 (Sec.
17-20 of the 1979 Code)]
For the purpose of this article, the following terms are defined:
CHILD
A person under the age of 18 years (used in both the singular and
the plural).
DISQUALIFYING INFORMATION
Conviction relating to the sale of illegal drugs; conviction relating
to kidnap, rape or sexual abuse of a minor; and other seriously egregious
convictions that, in the discretion of the Town Council, after consultation
with the Chief of Police and the Town Solicitor, would constitute a threat
to the safety and well-being of any child. The Town Council shall have the
authority of such disqualification.
INDIVIDUAL and/or EMPLOYEE
The individual or employee who will be performing the work or service
in the Town of Johnston, and who will have supervisory or disciplinary power
over a child, or have routine contact with a child.
PERSON
All current and future individuals, businesses, associations, corporations,
contractors, subcontractors, teachers, nurses and other health officials,
substitutes, temporaries, volunteers, coaches, managers, interns, aides, tutors,
vendors.
TOWN OF JOHNSTON
Any department, division or subdivision under the aegis thereof,
including but not limited to the School Department, Recreation Department,
Police Department, and Little League.
Noncompliance with this article shall result in a fine of $20 for each
day of noncompliance for the first offense, and $50 for each day of noncompliance
for offenses thereafter. All sums shall be payable to the Town of Johnston.
Any person or agency of the Town of Johnston participating in good faith
in compliance with this article shall be indemnified by the Town of Johnston.