YOU MUST SIGN THIS APPLICATION AND PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

I certify that all answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any investigation and reference checks as well as the investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment that may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law and as outlined below that:

EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT ARE EMPLOYED AT WILL. THAT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYEE OR THE DISTRICT MAY END EMPLOYMENT AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON. NOTHING IN THE DISTRICT’S HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, POLICIES, RULES, OR OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTS CREATES ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. CURRENT OR PAST POLICIES, PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES DO NOT INCLUDE A PROMISE OR CONTRACT THAT THOSE POLICIES, PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES WILL CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE. ANY AND ALL POLICIES PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY BE CHANGED BY THE DISTRICT FROM TIME TO TIME. ORAL OR WRITTEN ASSURANCES AND/OR REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DISTRICT AND/OR ITS MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS OR AGENTS DO NOT FORM A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT UNLESS (1) THE TERMS ARE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE THE DURATION OR TERM OF THE CONTRACT; (2) THE WRITING OR DOCUMENT IS LABELED “CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT;” AND (3) THE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

I HEREBY AUTHORIZE North Charleston Sewer District (the “End User”) to obtain “consumer reports” and/or “investigative consumer reports” at any time after receipt of this Authorization and, if I am hired, throughout my employment. To this end, I hereby authorize, without reservation, any person or entity, law enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, school or university (public or private), information service bureau, employer, or insurance company to furnish any and all background information to ESS Inc., 2500 Southlake Park, Birmingham, AL 35244, toll free 866.859.0143, www.es2.com, or its subcontractor or another outside organization acting on behalf of ESS.

In the event of employment, I understand that false and misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the North Charleston Sewer District.

I understand that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken of me by the District only at District worksites or District sponsored events. By signing below, I hereby give permission that photos and/or videos containing my image/likeness may be used for publicity or general information purposes including publication on the NCSD web site/intranet, annual budget publication or within presentations given to groups related to District activities. The District will not seek any further permission nor provide any notification before using such photos.

By attaching an electronic signature (whether typed, graphical, or free form) I certify herein that I have read and understood all the statements listed above and throughout this application.