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Page | 7 <br /> <br /> <br />The city reserves the right to verify any and all criminal background checks. A copy of the <br />current policy is in Exhibit B. <br /> <br />4. The organization must provide proof of its non-profit status by providing documentation <br />from the Internal Revenue Service showing that it has a tax exemption under Section <br />501 (c) (3) or other applicable provision and/or the organization must be registered with the <br />Minnesota Secretary of State’s office as a nonprofit organization. <br /> <br />5. Each organization must be governed by a board of directors selected by the membership <br />that manages the operations of the program. The number of volunteers that make up the <br />board of directors may vary. <br /> <br />6. Registrations must be open to the public regardless of race, creed, gender, national origin, <br />economic status, ability or disability. <br /> <br />7. As needed, a representative of the organization must attend field allocation meetings <br />scheduled by the city when an allocation request has been made. <br /> <br />8. Coaches are not authorized to represent the organization unless they are designated in the <br />organization agreement as an official contact. Coaches need to work through the official <br />contacts for any requests or issues. <br /> <br /> <br />X. CONCUSSION AWARENESS <br /> <br />A. The city and all youth sports community organizations are required to provide training and <br />information on concussions (Exhibit C). Consistent with Minnesota Statute, Chapter <br />121A.38 any municipality, business or nonprofit organization that organizes a youth athletic <br />activity (youth 18 and under) must: <br />• Make information accessible to all participating coaches, officials, and youth athletes <br />and their parents or guardians about the nature and risks of concussions; AND <br />• Requires all coaches and officials to receive initial online training on the nature and <br />risks of concussions. Training must be repeated every three years. <br /> <br />B. The online training for coaches/officials and information for parents and participants must <br />be consistent with training provided by the National Centers for Disease Control and <br />Prevention (CDC) and must address: <br />• The nature and risks of concussions associated with the athletic activity; <br />• The signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a concussion; <br />• The need to alert appropriate medical professionals for urgent diagnosis and <br />treatment when a youth athlete is suspected or observed to have received a <br />concussion; AND