2021-12-02 Merit Appeals Board Agenda

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Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 11/26/2021 01:56:33 PM Merit Appeals Board December 2, 2021 1) Call to Order 2) Addendum to Agenda (requires four votes and must comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes § 92-7(d)) 3) Statements from the Public: Testifiers will be required to wear a protective mask that covers their mouth and nose, physically distance themselves from others, and sanitize their hands prior to entering the meeting site. 4) Approval of Minutes None. 10:00 a.m. CONTINUATION - HEARING RE COMMUNICATION NO. 21-04 NOTE: On October 29, 2021, the Merit Appeals Board convened a hearing on this matter, which was continued to the Board's next meeting scheduled on November 19, 2021. On November 19, the hearing concluded with both parties presenting their closing arguments and the Board entered into its deliberations; however, they were unable to conclude its deliberations. Therefore, deliberations will be continued at its next meeting scheduled on December 2, 2021. (Discussion will be limited to the Board and its Counsel only and will not include further statements by both parties.) Communication No. 21-04, received on August 19, 2021, appealing a recruitment and examination action (application for a Planner I position rejected due to the lack of the minimum required education and experience) by County of Hawaii Human Resources Department; and Communication No. 21-04.01, received September 27, 2021, regarding Appellant's Witness and Exhibit lists; and Communication No. 21-04.02, received September 27, 2021, regarding County's (hereinafter referred to as "Appellee") Witness and Exhibit List; Certificate of Service; and Communication No. 21-04.03, received October 15, 2021, regarding Appellant's Exhibit No. 11; and (Comm. No. 21-04.04 continues on the next page.)