§ 30-3-102. POLICY.

(a)

Policy established.

(1)

In consultation with the Office of Law, the Board of Recreation and Parks, and representatives of the certified Recreation Councils, the Director shall establish a policy and process that requires a background records check of any registered volunteer who interacts with children in any program or event sanctioned by a certified Recreation Council.

(2)

The background check shall be required as a condition of participation in the program or event.

(3)

The policy established by the Director shall commence no later than July 1, 2015.

(b)

Minimum policy requirements. At a minimum, the policy required under this title may identify the specific offenses for which a charge or conviction would disqualify a volunteer from participating in programs or events sanctioned by the Recreation Councils, and shall indicate whether the disqualification is permanent or for a specific period of time.

(Bill No. 20-14, § 1, 6-22-2014)