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Salary Commission June 8, 2023 <br />own free time, right. And there is a lot to tackle, a lot to read, but there are a lot of conversations <br />that you want to be aware of—comparing civil service methods versus lump sum increases—like <br />was done last time, right. <br />It's interesting to see the police commission with a lump sum and then treating them similarly to <br />civil service ones with periodic raises, thereafter, to keep them in line with continued increases <br />that are occur for our bargaining units. <br />So, lots to consider. I want to make sure you all understand the required task before you and <br />how we're going to accomplish that. Does anybody have any questions? <br />MS. GREENBAUM: Not at this time for me, DCC Cody—seems like we have to do our <br />homework and I do have one question, I'm sorry. <br />So Maui, I guess, their police chief is getting paid about 205 <br />MS. FRENZ: That's my recollection. This is Cody—yes. <br />MS. GREENBAUM: And Honolulu averages about 278. So, the 191 actually isn't out of line. <br />MS. FRENZ: I would agree with you this is Cody but I'm also not a voting member. So, it <br />is interesting to see the salary discrepancies amongst the jurisdictions. Population <br />MS. GREENBAUM: Right. <br />MS. FRENZ: GE tax revenues—they all play a role. And I'm sure how those considerations <br />come about—one other thing I would mention to this Commission the biggest difference <br />between the task before the Salary Commission for Hawaii County and the City and County of <br />Honolulu is, by law—by Charter in this case, a two-thirds vote for any increase or decrease <br />becomes final action. <br />Unlike City and County of Honolulu, as you just sawI think it was in the news, again, last <br />night and this morning. It actually passed, I believe, from yesterday's hearing or a very recent <br />hearing where they need city—they need county council approval to take action, one way or the <br />other, on the salary commission's position. That is not required here. <br />So, the action you take by a two-thirds vote—meaning six or more from this Commission will <br />become final. <br />MS. NAKAMA: Teresa Nakama, District 8. Question, please. Director Waylen, the salary in <br />the communication letter, does that include benefits or is that plus benefits? <br />ACTING CHR. LEOPOLDINO: I believe that's base salary. <br />Page 20 <br />