2011-03-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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communication between the two members regarding the subject and the commission can agendize to have each committee formulate a report tobe given at a scheduled meeting. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante asked if anyone had a particular desire to serve on any specific committee at this point. Commissioner Henkel replied that he would best fit on the Public Relations Committee. Commissioner Namahoe replied that based on her skills, she would be strongest in the area of Office Management and Staffing. She would like to take a proactive yet cautious approach because there are many things the commission is unable to door are beyond its jurisdiction. Commissioner Bowles suggested that the commission look at the original work that was done decide what would be the most valuable. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante stated that would be a very good point. Go back to the original justification for the creation of each committee and if the commission determines the current committees need to be revised, that would entail a revision to the Fire Commission’s Rules and Regulations, which is doable and more formalized. Chair Taniguchi stated that since there was a lot of thought and effort put into the development of the Rules and Regulations, he prefers to move forward with the four standing committees and start making progress instead of going back and revisiting the current Rules and Regulations. Commission Moku asked what the perspective of these committees was when the commission started ten years ago. Now, in 2011, it’s a good time to either: 1) look at the credibility or relevance of these standing committees;2) what’s before the commission in 2011; and 3) should the commission revisit what the committees should be. Chair Taniguchi stated he is a bit concerned in a sense that he doesn’t necessarily think the commission should be deeply involved in operations.He does believe in getting in there,work collectively and collaboratively in making improvements but a little adverse to go back and look at things which would necessitate a change in a greater scope relative to the commission’s Rules and Regulations.He believes the standing committees were well thought out and alot of merit involved, good can come out if the commission can activate these committees. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante recommended the committee members make the determination as to whether or not their capacity is best served inthe committee currently identified or if there should be another course of action. That can be part of the initial report from each committee at the next meeting. 10