REP GOEAC 064 2025-08-19 2024-2026

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GOEAC-64 Page 2 August 19, 2025 Member Onishi asked Director of Human Resources Sommer Tokihiro how staffing at Wastewater is currently handled and what qualifications are needed by the director. Director Tokihiro said that certification as well as years of experience are the requirements of these higher levels. She added that some of the higher levels of leadership need various degrees. Director Tokihiro said Member Onishi wants the director to have sufficient experience in specific division areas. Member Kierkiewicz said she would bring up an amendment to address this. Member Kimball said it's not just finding someone with the proper experience, but also being able to work with the Civil Service staff and earn the respect to be effective in running the department, as it's a political appointment. Member Kimball added that we definitely need to think about salaries and longevity of the position, but also this is a large stepping stone to help launch someone's career, and we need to be better at messaging this for pathways. Member Kierkiewicz added that the word responsible was also used in the definitions of requirements for other department heads. Member Onishi said some of the engineers have gotten messages in the past from the Department of Human Resources that they are overqualified and were not hired. Chair Kagiwada said that broadening the definition of what a leader looks like may be more youth or women. Member Kimball said that while the Board of Ethics did get a chance to discuss this bill, they needed additional time to gather more information. Therefore, she moved to postpone this bill to the Call of the Chair to provide flexibility. All were in favor of the motion with Committee Member Rebecca Villegas absent. Member Kierkiewicz moved to postpone Bill No. 72 until August 19t', and Member Inaba seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, with Committee Member Michelle Galimba absent. Governmental Operations and External Affairs Meeting of August 19, 2025 Member Kierkiewicz put forward a motion, seconded by Committee Member Holeka Inaba to amend Bill 72 with the contents of Communication 400.1. All Committee Members voted in favor of the amendment with Member Kimball absent. Member Onishi asked why this was originally initiated, if there was a complaint or reason for this Bill to be initiated. Member Kierkiewicz responded by saying that she does not see Bill 72 as limiting, and that this provides more options for future administrations to consider qualified candidates to serve as the director. GOEAC Report No. 64