To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Access to State and Federal Summary Criminal History Information Pursuant to Penal Code ??11105(b)(11) and 13300(b)(11)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Human Resources Department to access state and federal level summary criminal history information for employment, licensing or certification purposes, as required by Penal Code ??11105(b)(11) and 13300(b)(11); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return the signed Resolution to the Risk Manager.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3003 - Enhance employee recruitment and retention
DISCUSSION:
California Penal Code ??11105(b)(11) and 13300(b)(11) authorize cities, counties, districts and joint powers authorities to obtain state and federal summary criminal history information for employment, licensing or certification purposes. These Penal Code sections require that the governing body of the agency formally authorize such access by adopting a resolution.
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) requires this authorization before an agency may receive criminal offender record information (CORI) or operate Live Scan fingerprinting services. The DOJ will not activate an agency's ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) or process fingerprint submissions until the governing body's resolution is received and approved.
The Human Resources Department seeks responsibility for conducting background checks for staff (elected officials, employees, contracted vendors, volunteers, and interns), and access to DOJ and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history information is necessary to comply with state law, ensure public safety, and meet progr...
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