§ 1200-8. RULE 8: Disqualification.

A. 

Application. The application of this Rule shall be limited to the disqualification of applicants or eligibles pursuant to § 50, Subdivision 4, of the Civil Service Law.

B. 

Grounds. A record of disrespect for the requirements and processes of law, including use of illicit drugs, repeated traffic offenses or disregard of summonses for traffic offenses, or the violation of any of the procedures established by the Civil Service Department regarding the conduct or review of examinations may be grounds for disqualification for examination or, after examination, for certification and appointment as provided by § 50, Subdivision 4, of the Civil Service Law.

C. 

Verification of qualifications. The burden of establishing qualifications to the satisfaction of the County Personnel Officer is on the applicant. Any applicant who refuses to permit the Civil Service Department to investigate matters necessary for the verification of qualifications or who otherwise hampers, impedes or fails to cooperate with the Civil Service Department in such investigation may be disqualified for examination or, after examination, for certification and appointment. Any individual who falsifies qualifications on an application will be subject to removal at any time pursuant to the fraud provisions of Section 50.4, Civil Service Law.

D. 

Appeal. No person can be disqualified pursuant to this section unless given a written statement of the reason(s) and afforded an opportunity to make an explanation and to submit facts in opposition to that disqualification.