In order for the City government to operate effectively, persons selected for employment or as a public service volunteer with the City of Hood River must have the highest degree of public trust and confidence. Similarly, applicants for licenses issued by the City where a criminal record history review is required must also have the highest degree of public trust and confidence. All City employees and public service volunteers represent the City to its citizens. Many City employees and volunteers have responsibilities to regulate and maintain public health and safety. Some City employees have the ability and authority to bind the City contractually, have access to public funds and property, and possess access to privileged and proprietary information submitted to the City in confidence. There is a need to protect youths from harmful or dangerous encounters and to that end a review of the criminal records of those who volunteer with youth in the City is necessary and appropriate. City licensee, such as taxi cab owners and operators and tow truck drivers interact with the public in stressful situations (accidents, disabled vehicles, etc.) and in situations in which they can be taken advantage of. Therefore, it is necessary and appropriate that these licensee’s criminal record histories are reviewed prior to issuing a license. Liquor license applicants are required to apply to the City for recommendation to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) in their licensing process. It is necessary and appropriate that such applicants’ criminal record history is reviewed in the City’s recommendation process. Transient merchants and special event coordinators.