Section 150-15-2 - SELECTION AND PLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS ON ROSTER1. ELIGIBILITY A. The SLA shall maintain a roster of persons who are eligible for licensing as managers. To be eligible for inclusion on the roster, the applicant must meet the following criteria: (1) Must be a citizen of the United States;(2) Must be blind, as defined in this Chapter;(3) Must be at least eighteen years of age;(4) Must meet health qualifications of applicable state and federal codes related to food handling in relationship to the transmission of infectious or communicable diseases to others. This standard is applicable to all persons who are eligible for licensing as managers. Confirmation is evidenced by the submission of a medical report;(5) Must be capable of performing either with or without accommodations, the essential job functions and have strong customer service skills as observed through on-the-job training or other training activities;(6) Must have basic math skills as identified in written evaluations;(7) Must successfully complete the BEP evaluation and training requirements, including the sanitation certification and on-the-job training, if applicable;(8) Must submit to a background check when required in order to operate a specific BEP facility; and(9) Must submit to a credit check. Poor credit rating will result in requirement to attend credit counseling.B. Individuals interested in becoming a BEP Manager, all other qualities being equal, the person having seniority in placement on the roster will be selected.C. Preference will be given to the individual with the skills, abilities and personal qualifications especially suited to the vending facility where a vacancy exists.D. Needs of the BEP, such as existing vacancies shall be given top consideration with input from licensed managers as validated by the SLA.12-150 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 2