Authorization to Release Information / Conditions of Employment I have made application for employment with
Meriwether County Government. I authorize any persons or organizations to give Meriwether County Government
any and all information concerning my previous employment, education, or any other information they might have,
personal or otherwise with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application. I hereby release all such parties
from all liability for any damage whatsoever for issuing same. Furthermore, if I am employed by Meriwether County
Government, I agree to conform to the policies, rules, orders and regulations of the government set forth in the
Meriwether County Government Personnel Policy and Ordinances; and acknowledge that these policies, rules, and
regulations may be changed, interpreted, withdrawn, or added to by the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners
at any time, at the Boards sole discretion. I further acknowledge that if I become employed with Meriwether County
Government, my employment will be at-will and may be terminated with or without cause at any time by me or by
Meriwether County until such time that I am no longer on my initial trial period, and become a regular status
employee.
Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing As a condition of employment with Meriwether County Government, I
acknowledge I will be required to submit to and successfully pass an alcohol and controlled substance test prior to
employment. Should I become an employee with Meriwether County Government, I understand that my position
requires random controlled substance testing. I understand, as a condition of my employment, I must abide by all
policies regarding the effects of drug use and the unlawful possession of controlled substances. I understand I will be
expected to report for work without the effects of illegal drugs and alcohol in my system. I understand that I must
report any conviction under a criminal drug statue for such violations. A report of the conviction must be made
within five (5) days after the conviction.
Applicants Certification and Agreement I certify that the facts set forth in this application for employment are true
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that the falsification of this application or the omission of
complete information will result in disqualification, or upon discovery, termination of my employment. Meriwether
County Government is hereby authorized to make any investigation of my prior educational and work history. I agree
that all records generated for purposes of employment are property of and shall remain the sole and exclusive
property of Meriwether County Government and may be subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act. I
acknowledge by signing this form to the conditions of employment, release of information, and consent to alcohol
and controlled substance testing requirements.
Authorization of Criminal & Drivers History Release I hereby authorize Meriwether County Government or its
designee to receive any Criminal History Record and Drivers History information pertaining to me which may be in the
files of any state or local criminal justice agency, state drivers agency and files contained in FBI, NCIC, and GCIC
databases and furthermore give consent to Meriwether County Government to perform periodic criminal and driver
history background checks for the duration of my employment
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Ver 1.2-02.26.19
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: After filling out this application in it's entirety, download and save to your computer and
email as an attachment to humanresources@meriwethercountyga.gov or print the completed application and hand deliver or
mail to the Board of Commissioners Office attn: human resources located at 17234 Roosevelt Hwy Bldg B Greenville, GA
30222. Please DO NOT include copies of Social Security card or drivers license.