(a) Application for a certificate to solicit shall be made to the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, by the prospective solicitor prior to the proposed effective date of the certificate. The application shall contain the following information:
(1) The name, current address and date of birth of each individual applying for the certificate.
(2) The name and business address of the individual applicant's employer, and the length of the individual's employment by same.
(3) The nature and character of the goods to be sold or services to be furnished by the applicant, or the purpose for which funds are being solicited, including the name and addresses of the persons to whom the proceeds will be sent if applicable.
(4) A statement to the effect that if a certificate is granted, it will not be used or represented in any way as an endorsement by the City or by any department or officer thereof.
(5) A photograph of the individual applying for the certificate, approximately 3" x 3" square, taken less than one year prior to the date of application.
(b) In the case of an organization for which two or more persons will solicit, one application may be made; however, all individualized information must be provided for each proposed solicitor, whether by attachment of such information to the application or otherwise.
(c) Where application is made by an organization, the following shall be applicable to those individuals who are 18 years of age or younger and are currently enrolled in elementary, junior high or high school:
(1) No criminal background check shall be required;
(Ord. 193-01. Passed 11-5-01.)