2021-09-09 Redistricting Commission minutes (2nd Session)

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MELLON-LACEY: Yes, as long as we post it 30 days prior to the next meeting. What we would do is just have a public hearing right before this meeting. So, we would call it a public hearing and then start this meeting after that so you would have had the public’s feedback. We can do the two— LUI: —at the same time. MELLON-LACEY: —simultaneously, pretty much. Yes. YOSHINA: So, Diana? In practice, we could just do it under the Chair’s authority. And then, you know, like for example, today, we could accept the kānalua because at the end, before we vote, that person has to decide what their position is, right? MELLON-LACEY: That’s correct. YOSHINA: It’s kind of a technicality. I happen to agree with Mr. Lopez. It's kind of irritating, you know. I mean we had this discussion— MELLON-LACEY: I understand, and you know, to the extent that I bear any responsibility, I apologize. I mean I had tried to schedule an earlier meeting that you know didn’t occur, and I understand. YOSHINA: It’s not about your responsibility, because practically speaking, we could have kānalua under the authority of the Chair. And, in order for us to comply with State law, we can have this posted and all of that, right? So, today— MELLON-LACEY: The Chair has that discretion. But you know, to make formal changes to the Rules, I can only tell you that’s the procedure. YOSHINA: Right, so for today, I guess we could have a kānalua if we wanted to. Is that correct? Under the Chair’s discretion. MELLON-LACEY: The Chair has discretion in the voting, correct. The procedure. YOSHINA: Okay, thank you. KOSSOW: Thank you, Mr. Yoshina. Any questions regarding Communication number 7? (No response.) I think we need a motion in order to table this until the next meeting and then to do a formal public hearing in 30 days. In the meantime, I will do kānalua based off of the Chair recommendation. Is there a motion for that? To table? LUI: Yes, I’ll make that motion to table. YOSHINA: I’ll second that. 40