2021-10-29 Merit Appeals Board Agenda

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Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 10/22/2021 02:16:40 PM Merit Appeals Board October 29, 2021 B) Discussion regarding seeking an opinion from the Board of Ethics by Merit Appeals Board Member Gabriella M. Cabanas, concerning whether she may have a conflict of interest on any future appeals filed against the Acting Director of Human Resources before the Merit Appeals Board. 7) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action) A) Selection Process for Filling the Position of New Director of Human Resources Assessment and review of selection process for filling the position, timeline, advertisements, and interview and selection process. Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive meetings regarding the above matters, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose evaluating an officer or employee of the County of Hawaii, where the consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and consulting with the Board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive meeting. B) Communication No. 21-01.04, from Amanda Furman, Deputy Attorney General, transmitting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law (FOF COL) and Decision and Order concerning Communication No. 21-01, appealing a recruitment and examination action (discharge as a Police Officer I during the Police Recruit Process") by the Hawaii County Police Department. Based on the forgoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Merit Appeals Board orders that the instant appeal be denied. Board action required: Approval ofFOF COL 8) Director's Report o MAB Quarterly Reports: July - September 2021 o Job Performance Report (JPR) Update 9) Schedule Next Meeting Date