2023-09-07 Salary Commission Minutes

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Salary Commission CHR. PAVAO: Yes. September 7, 2023 MR. PATEL: Just to, sort of, ground the Commission as they start to move forward now with the proposals that have been submitted. A few housekeeping matters. I believe we still have not received anything from the Fire Commission, but they will be meeting towards the end of this month to potentially put something forward. So, we'll be working with them on providing some information that they might request. Beyond that, just so there's a picture of the process going forward and what your discussions here today could potentially lead to future meetings—and DCC Frenz, please, jump in to correct me or clarify anytime along the way. So, just for hypothetical purposes, right—so you understand the process going forward. If a proposal was voted on and agreed to today by the Commission, again, it would just be a "proposal," what then would have to happen is that, I believe, Chair Pavao and DCC Frenz would work together to put—reduce that proposal into a report. The report would include findings, conclusions, discussion points—of what the Commission considered in putting forth their proposals for any potential salary adjustments. That report would then be agendized at the next meeting for the Commission's review and to, ultimately, vote on and approve. If it is approved, that then needs to be submitted to the clerk's office and mayor's office—also notice needs to be published within two County newspapers—West Hawaii, East Hawaii. A public hearing would need to be set for the public to come in and provide the Commission with input. After that public hearing and no sooner than 30 days after that public hearing, the Commission would then meet again in another regular meeting to take action or vote on and decide what they wanted to do as far as implementing any pay adjustments. So, there's a process. You're looking at, at least, several more meetings. Again, just in the hypothetical scenario, where a proposal is put forth today. As I just mentioned, Fire Commission might be submitting additional information. So, what that means is, if there was basically a tentative proposal today, that could still be reduced to a report at the next meeting you could still consider any additional information—adjustments could be made to the report. You can still vote. That's the basic process to give you an idea of timeline. Also, as you start having your discussions on these draft proposals put forward pursuant to the last meeting, Commissioner Page 5