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take such a position provided it does so by unanimous vote, although in doing so, each member is ultimately accountable to his or her own council. Secretary Garcia noted that his inquiries relate to the possibility that the county excise tax surcharge for transportation may become an issue in the coming session. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Kauai County Council's Representative to the HSAC Executive Committee President Rapozo stated that the Kauai Council had approved Councilmember Kouchi as the HSAC representative and Councilmember Kaneshiro as the alternate, but since Councilmember Kouchi will be leaving the council in December, Councilmember Kaneshiro will act as the HSAC representative. President Rapozo indicated that Councilmember- elect Derek Kawakami and Councilmember Kaneshiro have expressed an interest in serving as the HSAC representative and alternate, respectively. President Rapozo stated that the Executive Committee may wish to consider the leadership of HSAC at its next meeting. The Kauai HSAC representative was approved. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Schedule of Upcoming HSAC Meetings. The next meeting will be held December 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Honolulu Hale, with December 22, 2008, as the alternate date: President Rapozo stated that Councilmember Darryl Kaneshiro will act as President at that meeting. B. Other Announcements Treasurer Pontanilla indicated that for the past two years only one person has responded to bids to undertake the HSAC audit. To avoid late tax filings, Treasurer Pontanilla intends to arrange for a one-year HSAC audit contract with the option to cancel the contract or extend it for another year. 2. Kauai Councilmember Iseri-Carvalho requested that the committee provide a certificate of condolence for NACo boardmember Bruce Elwell, who recently passed away. Services were held on November 22. Kauai staff Ayonon and Honolulu staff Segami agreed to prepare a certificate for the members' signatures.