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Page 2 Communication No. 1067 / Bill 262 <br /> Council Vice Chair Angel Pilago applauded applying this professional proficiency to hold the <br /> organization to a high level of accountability. Ms. Shrandt also added that an effective and <br /> efficient government for the public good is a benefit to the Council. <br /> Discussion by your committee arose on Communication 1067.1, dated March 11, 2008 from <br /> Mr. Michael Ben, Director of Human Resources on comments as listed in his letter. He pointed <br /> out that the proposed charter amendment raises certain issues as to the civil service or exempt <br /> status of the legislative auditor and staff. He suggested that amendments be made to provide that <br /> <br /> the County Council will also prescribe other duties and responsibilities of the legislative auditor <br /> <br /> and the auditor's staff in support of the Council legislative function to preserve the exemption <br /> <br /> already established. <br /> County Clerk Casey Jarman agreed to work with Corporation Counsel on these concerns, and if <br /> <br /> the proposed ordinance to the charter amendment is passed, the proposed amendments will be <br /> <br /> brought forward at first reading. Council member Ford stated that she will bring the proposed <br /> <br /> amendment forward to Bi11262 at the first reading. <br /> Council member Ford further clarified that this charter amendment is adding a layer of <br /> independence to the legislative auditor's position, there is no additional hiring of personnel or <br /> contracting of independent audits. <br /> Council member Donald Ikeda commented he is in support of this, but also added that the <br /> independent auditing function could also be contracted out, as Committee Vice Chair <br /> Dominc Yagong stated. <br /> For informational purposes, Committee Vice Chair Yagong voted kanalua twice. <br /> Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations is in accord with the purpose <br /> and intent of Bi11262, and recommends passage on first reading. <br /> dkr <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> FORD X <br /> HIGA X COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND <br /> HOFFMANN X INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS <br /> IKEDA X ~~.l~R~~_ <br /> JACOBSON X <br /> NAEOLE X BRENDA J. FORD, CHAIR <br /> PILAGO X <br /> YAGONG X PWIRC REPORT NO. 63 <br /> YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: MAR Z 5 2408 <br /> 2 <br /> <br />