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procure a background check. However, the Contractor shall act as the Client's agent for purposes of making this disclosure and obtaining 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 and that such disclosure has been or will be delivered to the candidate not later than three days after the date on which the report was first requested. The Client further certifies that the disclosure will include a statement informing the consumer of his right to request the additional disclosures provided under Section 606(b) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. However, the Contractor shall act as Client's agent for the purposes of making this disclosure. The disclosure will be made during the candidate's application process with the Contractor. 5. Independent Contractor: The Contractor is an independent contractor. Any and all agents, employees or contractors of the Contractor, shall have such relation only with the Contractor. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to create an employment, agency or contractual relationship between the Client and any employee, agent or sub-contractor of the Contractor. Specialized Services Agreement Page 5 of 8 PST Investigations City of Everett, WA 2019 Public Safety Testing, Inc.