2024-08-12 Merit Appeals Board Agenda

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Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 08/06/2024 12:09:15 PM Merit Appeals Board 8) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action) August 12, 2024 Communication No. 24-06: Received on May 17, 2024, from Appellant, appealing the following action by the County of Hawai`i's Office of the Mayor: An employment action taken under Chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and Communication No. 24-06.02, received on July 18, 2024, from Appellant's representative Joan Gallagher, Union Agent MCEC, HGEA/AFSCME Local 152, withdrawing the appeal. Board Action Required: Receive and close file. 10:00 A.M.: HEARING RE COMMUNICATION NO. 24-04 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 proceed concerning the merits of the appeal. Communication No. 24-04: Received on May 8, 2024, from Appellant, appealing the following action by the County of Hawai`i's Department of Human Resources: Classification or reclassification of a particular position; and Communication No. 24-04.01, received on July 3, 2024, regarding Appellant's submittal of documents entitled, "Reorganization and Pay," Exhibits "A" —"M" and Witness List and Statements; and Communication No. 24-04.02, received on July 8, 2024, regarding Appellee's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; Memorandum in Support of Motion; Declaration of Sherilyn K. Tavares; Exhibits "1" — "10"; Certificate of Service; and Communication No. 24-04.03, received on July 8, 2024, regarding Appellee's Witness List; Certificate of Service; and Communication No. 24-04.04, received on July 23, 2024, regarding Appellee's Reply in Support of Appellee's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; 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.