Folks with a criminal past might have a tougher time getting involved in local politics....Councillor Susan Fullerton is pushing for criminal record checks for people on all of city boards and commissions.
According to Fullerton checking when people apply isn't enough, because they could still commit offenses while sitting on the waiting list for a board or commission. But the common clerk, Elizabeth Gormley pointed out there are legal issues for delving into potential employee's pasts without a legitimate and lawful reason.
Currently, the Police Commission requires a check but others do not. Fullerton says if someone is representing the city in any capacity, it's not appropriate for them to have been involved in any criminal activities.
