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Resident asks about background checks and drug testing; praises Nutter Fort EMS

Town of Nutter Fort Council · September 10, 2024

Summary

Resident Jennifer Robinson asked whether hires receive background checks and whether the town conducts drug testing; officials said background checks are performed, drug testing is limited to post-accident or reasonable-suspicion tests, and felony eligibility depends on the position. Robinson also praised the town's EMS for recent care.

Resident Jennifer Robinson used the public-comment period to ask whether the town conducts background checks on hires, whether employees are subject to drug testing, and whether people with felony convictions can work for the Town of Nutter Fort.

Mayor Sam Maxson and other officials responded: background checks are performed; drug testing is done post-accident or when there is reasonable suspicion; and whether someone with a felony can be hired depends on the position. Robinson also told the council that Nutter Fort EMS provided good care to a family member and that she was appreciative.

The minutes show these were public comments and that the matters raised were clarified by the mayor; no policy changes or formal directives were recorded at this meeting.

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