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Hawaii Police Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> October 18, 2024 <br /> Page 6 <br /> Commissioner Sur pointed out that they only received the decision and mentioned that the <br /> commission should have had the opportunity to review his response, which the chair chose <br /> not to share. He expressed the need for transparency. He also stated there are a lot of <br /> other things the commission isn't privy to at this point. Chair Robinson noted that he was <br /> the only commissioner present at the previous year's meeting and felt the commission <br /> would have benefited from reviewing the informal advisory opinion. <br /> Commissioner Sur added that he had consulted several lawyers who informed him that <br /> once the meeting concludes, a commissioner no longer holds that status. However, he <br /> recalled that the Board of Ethics chair indicated that commissioners are always <br /> commissioners, 24/7. Commissioner Sur noted he doesn't even have an ID. He also <br /> mentioned that an OPS complaint had been filed and highlighted other issues. He <br /> expressed he is open to sharing his OPS complaint with commissioners, as an example, to <br /> review the allegations and assess whether they agree with the decision made. <br /> Commissioner Sur mentioned that when he picked up his packet, he inquired with the <br /> secretary about its contents, and she informed him that he didn't get any of the executive <br /> session minutes. He stated he would be leaving after this portion of the meeting because <br /> he had spoken with another lawyer who indicated that while it might be justifiable to <br /> withhold information on that specific issue, it is not related to the matter they are currently <br /> voting on. He suggested that the commission should discuss whether to withhold the <br /> minutes. <br /> Chair Robinson was unsure and asked Ms. Correa if she withheld the executive session <br /> minutes. Ms. Correa stated that on June 21, 2024, there was a motion made to restrict the <br /> production of sensitive information to a commissioner on a conflict matter. She stated she <br /> was instructed not to provide the commissioner with any documentation regarding that <br /> matter. <br /> Commissioner Sur acknowledged that he sometimes speaks more than necessary, but he <br /> tries to convey everything as accurately as possible, even if it doesn't sit well with <br /> everyone. He believes in being straightforward and that his candidness can be more than <br /> some people can handle. <br /> Chair Robinson confirmed that they have addressed the request, everyone has read it, and <br /> it's included in their packets. He concluded the discussion unless anyone had additional <br /> comments, and there were none. <br /> Chair Robinson checked with Commissioner Sur about his plans to leave the meeting. <br /> Commissioner Sur confirmed he would not stay for executive session. <br /> DCC Salas-Ferguson clarified that he was not involved in the decision to redact the <br /> executive session minutes and only learned about it now. He noted that there were no <br />