(1) An applicant applying for a department covered position or a service provider wanting to conduct work on behalf of DSB must authorize the executive director of DSB or designee to conduct a background check which may include fingerprinting when required by state or federal law or regulations.

(2) Failure to authorize the executive director of DSB or designee to conduct a background check shall disqualify an applicant from consideration for any department covered position.

(3) Service providers who fail to authorize the executive director of DSB or designee to conduct a background check shall disqualify the service provider from providing services for DSB, including their current contract or service agreement.