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Section YAE.10.04 — License Application

(a) Applications that require licensing must have a separate elder/youth license application, in addition to the regular employment application.

(1) License application asks applicant if they have ever been arrested, detained, charged, convicted or pleaded nolo contendere.

(2) License application clearly states that a thorough background check will be conducted.

(3) License application shall state that an omission or misleading information on the license application shall be grounds for a revoking the license and/or denial of license.

(4) License application shall state that the license only makes the applicant eligible for the position, and a successful background investigation does not entitle or guarantee the applicant a position with the Tribe.

(5) Application shall state that if the applicant is licensed and hired for the position, the applicant shall be subject to subsequent background investigations, as a condition of the applicant's employment.

(6) From completed license application, Human Resources determines if any information on the application might permanently bar the applicant from obtaining a license.

(A) Human Resources consults with the Legal Department regarding any legal issues from the license application that might permanently bar an applicant from obtaining an elder/youth license.

(B) If the license application permanently bars the applicant from obtaining a license, the applicant is informed in writing that a determination has been made that the applicant is unable to obtain an elder/youth license.

(i) The notification specifically states that the crime listed on the application is a permanent bar crime and a license cannot be issued.

(ii) The notification states that the applicant has a right to appeal the determination to Tribal Court.

(iii) The notification states that the applicant is not barred from applying for other positions that do not require elder/youth license.

(b) Chapter EMP.02, the Employee Preference Policy Ordinance, is not applicable to this Ordinance.