Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the conviction, including pleas of guilty and nolo contendere, of a felony may be grounds for disqualification of an applicant for employment. Such conviction may be disregarded if it is found and determined that mitigating circumstances exist.
Pursuant to the Penal Code of the State, the following officers of the City are hereby authorized to have access to and to utilize State summary criminal history information when it is needed to assist them in fulfilling the employment duties set forth in this section: the Personnel Officer and City Attorney.
(§ 1, Ord. 889-NS, eff. May 28, 1985)