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en banc proceedings and possibly practice before the United States Supreme Court which requires specialized legal knowledge and expertise in those areas; and WHEREAS, the County's interests are aligned with the interests of the State and there is value in having a united front with a single representative speaking on behalf of the State and County; WHEREAS, Corporation Counsel has determined that because further proceedings require expertise andexperience in the area of Second Amendment law, en banc proceedings and possibly before the United States Supreme Court, it is necessary to enter an intergovernmental agreement to retain an attorney with expertise and experience in the subject areas to effectively advocate the State and County's position; and WHEREAS, the State has or will retain the services of Neal Katyal of Hogan Lovells in order to represent and assist it in the Lawsuit; and WHEREAS, the State is willing to pay all fees and costs incurred in having Neal Katyal represent the County along with the State; and WHEREAS, the County Charter, Section 6-5.5, Special Counsel, requires a two-thirds vote by the County Council to approve employment of special counsel; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that, in accordance with Section 46-7 of the Hawai`i Revised Statutes, that the Mayor of the County of Hawai`i is authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, an intergovernmental agreement with the State and the intergovernmental agreement is hereby consented to and approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that: 1. Pursuant to County Charter, Section 6-5.5, Special Counsel, the County Council authorizes the retention of special counsel, to represent the County in the Lawsuit; and 2. All fees and costs are to be paid by the State. 2