In conjunction with my application for employment (including contract services) with you, my prospective employer, I understand that you intend to hire Selection Management Systems (SMS) to obtain "Consumer Reports" about me as defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These "Consumer Reports" may include information concerning my credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, academic background, credentials, work habits, work performance, work experience, reasons for work termination, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living. You also may seek information concerning employment history, workers' compensation history, motor vehicle report, education background, civil litigation history and/or criminal record. I understand that you may rely on any or all of the above referenced information in determining whether to extend an offer of employment to me. If you contemplate making an adverse employment-related decision that will affect me based, in whole or in part, upon a "Consumer Report" obtained from SMS, I will be provided with a copy of the "Consumer Report" and a written summary of my "Consumer Rights" under the FCRA before you finalize that decision. I have read the above disclosure and I hereby authorize you, SMS or its authorized agents to obtain the above referenced information about me. I also authorize all agencies, bureaus, employers, information service organizations and individuals to provide any of the above referenced knowledge or information they have concerning me. If I am hired, this authorization shall remain on file and shall serve as an ongoing authorization for you to obtain "Consumer Reports" about me from SMS at any time during my employment from you. A photocopy or facsimile of this authorization shall be as valid as the original.