2024-07-15 Merit Appeals Board Agenda

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Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 07/09/2024 12:11:48 PM Merit Appeals Board July 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. HEARING RE COMMUNICATION NO. 24-03 Note: The hearing concerns the preliminary issue of whether the Board has jurisdiction to hear the appeal, under Section 76-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes. If it is determined that the Board has jurisdiction, the hearing will continue concerning the merits of the appeal. Communication No. 24-03, received on May 1, 2024, from Appellant, appealing the following actions by the County of Hawai`i's Department of Human Resources: Recruitment and Examination, and Classification or reclassification of a particular position; and Communication No. 24-03.01, received on June 10, 2024, regarding Appellee's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative, Hold Proceedings in Abeyance; Memorandum in Support of Motion; Declaration of Sommer Tokihiro; Declaration of Justin C. Lee; Exhibits "A" —"V"; Certificate of Service; and Communication No. 24-03.02, received on June 10, 2024, regarding Appellee's Witness List; Certificate of Service; and Communication No. 24-03.03, received on June 10, 2024, regarding Appellee's Exhibit List; Exhibits "A" —"V"; Certificate of Service. Executive Session The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive meetings regarding the above matter, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of 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 of the members present pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive meeting.