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had I1 de facto vacancies out of 59 positions. Only 4 were permanent vacant positions, the other 7 were out due to industrial injuries. At one point in 2003 we had 17 de facto vacancies. This was 28.9% of our workforce! Since then we have hired 11 individuals, including our Division Chief, and next-in-charge Superintendent. Morale has and continues to improve. Presently we have 4 permanent vacancies and 3 workers compensation vacancies. A registration list to select Transfer Station Attendants makes it possible to select and hire such vacant positions within four to eight weeks. Recruitments for Equipment Operator and Supervisor 1 require about three months to recruit and select a candidate. The timeline for selection becomes extended when the position descriptions have not been updated within the last five years. In such situations the recruitment process can be lengthened by another two months for Civil Service to review and approve the updated position description. Each position has its own position description that requires review and updating. Efforts are underway to create position descriptions by classification instead of by individual position. The Department is revising its recruitment policy to extend the period of time applicant interviews are valid. This will reduce the number of selection interviews that will have to be conducted for current and future vacancies. Finally, the department will be conducting more internal department recruitments in an effort to motivate existing employees to remain within the department. PAGE 7 1. What is the cause of the steep decrease in R&M equipment funds? 2. How does this account correlate with the CIP request for Equipment Maintenance Facility for DEM? (I & 2) The decrease in R&M equipment funds refiects construction and operation of the Department's Equipment Maintenance Facility in FY2005-2006. PAGE 8 1. Why do we have to pay DOH Disposal Fees? Is it possible to get a statutory exemption? In 1997, the Hawaii State Legislature established a surcharge of $0.35/ton of solid waste disposed of within the State. This action requires that the person or entity doing the disposal pay the surcharge. The County of Hawai 'i submits payment of these fees to DOH on a quarterly basis. The State Legislature is the only governing body with authority to grant a statutory exemption. Presently, Hawaii Revised Statutes does not provide for a mechanism to acquire a surcharge exemption. 2. What was the conclusion of the Residential Credit Audit? a