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Mitchell D. Roth JNtYIOF p, ,, Elizabeth A. Strance <br /> Mayor =tR•��'.,, S Corporation Counsel <br /> .................................. <br /> �,�OF•M J S. Yoshimoto <br /> �,.. : Assistant Corporation <br /> ' .`�' Counsel <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL <br /> 101 Aupuni Street,Suite 325 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • Phone(808)961-8251 • Fax(808)961-8622 ,,,,, <br /> ry <br /> M t <br /> January 31, 2024 = ' <br /> 1,./ <br /> ---• --. <br /> Sent via E-mail and Hand Delivery .. , �. <br /> Honorable Heather L. Kimball, Chairwoman `•' <br /> and Members of the Hawai`i County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Re: Request for Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing the Resolution <br /> Authorizing the Employment of Special Counsel to Represent the County of <br /> Hawai`i, Board of Ethics in Petition No. 2023-10 <br /> Dear Chairwoman Kimball and Hawai`i County Council Members: <br /> Pursuant to Section 6-5.5, Hawai`i County Charter (2022 Edition),the Office of the , <br /> Corporation Counsel respectfully requests attorney-client confidential discussion in executive <br /> session for the purpose of discussing with the Council the hiring of special counsel, in the <br /> County of Hawai`i, Board of Ethics Petition No. 2023-10, as there is a real necessity for the <br /> Office of the Corporation Counsel to recuse itself. <br /> This request for executive session is also made pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes § <br /> 92-5(a)(4), as we request attorney-client confidential discussion, in executive session,to consult <br /> with the County Council on questions and issues pertaining to its powers, duties;privileges, <br /> immunities, and liabilities regarding Board of Ethics Petition No. 2023-10. <br /> I respectfully request that the aforementioned resolution be waived past committee <br /> meetings and be placed on the Council's February 21, 2024 agenda. <br /> Thank you for your assistance and consideration. If you have any questions or concerns, <br /> please do not hesitate to contact me. <br /> Sincerely,,, <br /> dill cr�-t <br /> EL ZABETH A. TRANCE <br /> Corporation Counsel <br /> Comm. <br /> < \:;e5e7 o-QM Ref. To: i i, �'A1 iilLiigi 1!ki, <br /> � 024 <br /> Ref. Date FEB <br /> Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider <br /> . .,, ....' _,. <br />