2021/10/27 Council Agenda Packet

4.1.1. The Client certifies that it seeks the information contained in the background check provided by the Contractor for employment purposes. 4.1.2. The Client further certifies that the Client will not use the background check for any purpose except for employment purposes. 4.1.3. The Client also certifies that before taking an adverse action based in whole or in part on the background check, the Client shall provide to the candidate a copy of the background check report and a description in writing of the rights of the candidate under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as written by the Federal Trade Commission. The Contractor will provide a copy of the candidate's rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act at the time the background check is provided to the Client. 4.1.4. The Client is further required to certify that prior to procuring a background check from Contractor, the Client will (a) make a clear and conspicuous disclosure in writing to the candidate for employment, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes; and (b) obtain from the candidate for employment an authorization in writing that the Client may procure a background check. However, the Contractor shall act as the Client's agent to make this disclosure and obtain the candidate's authorization. Both the disclosure and authorization will be made and obtained during the candidate's application process with the Contractor. 4.2 Investigative Consumer Reports: The Client is aware that an "investigative consumer report" means a background check in which information on the candidate's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the candidate or with others with whom he or she acquires or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. If the Client has requested such interviews to take place, the Client makes all of the certifications contained in Section 4.1 above and the following additional certifications: 4.2.1. The Client certifies that it will comply with Section 606(b) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which provides that the Client shall, upon written request made by the candidate within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of the disclosure made pursuant to Section 4.2.2 below, make a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation requested. This disclosure must be made in writing, mailed, or otherwise delivered to the consumer not later than five days after the date on which the request is received. 4.2.2. The Client is further required to certify that it has clearly and accurately disclosed to the candidate that an investigative consumer report including information as to his character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever are applicable, may be made Specialized Services Agreement Page 5 of 8 PST Investigations City of Everett, WA 2022 Public Safety Testing, Inc.