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Merit Appeals Board November 26, 2024 <br />Corporation Counsel; Mr. Mark Disher from the Office of the Corporation Counsel; our Director <br />of Human Resources, Ms. Sommer Tokihiro; Mr. Ted Hong, Attorney; and we have two other <br />individuals. If you could identify yourselves, please? <br />MR. KAYE: I'm Jonah Kaye. <br />CHR. CABANAS: Jonah Kayehi, Jonah. Good morning. <br />MR. KAYE: (Inaudible) Ocean Safety. <br />CHR. CABANAS: Ocean Safety. Great. And in the back, Rocket Roque. Okay, good morning <br />to all of you. <br />Addendum to Agenda (Item 2) <br />CHR. CABANAS: There is no addendum to the agenda. <br />Statements from the Public (Item 3) <br />CHR. CABANAS: Any "Statements from the Public" at this time? No? Okay. <br />9:00 A.M.: HEARING RE COMMUNICATION NO. 24-14: <br />Note: The Hearing Concerns The Preliminary Issue Of Whether The Board Has <br />Jurisdiction To Hear The Appeal, Under Section 76-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes. If It Is <br />Determined That The Board Has Jurisdiction, An Additional Hearing Will Be Scheduled <br />Concerning The Merits Of The Appeal. <br />Communication No. 24-14, Received On September 12, 2024, From Ted H. S. Hong, <br />Esquire, On Behalf Of Appellant, Appealing The Following Action By The County Of <br />Hawai`i's Fire Department: Recruitment And Examination; And <br />Communication No. 24-14.01, Received On October 28, 2024, From Appellant, Regarding <br />Appellant's Supplemental Exhibit "3" In Support Of Appellant's Appeal To The Merit <br />Appeals Board Submitted On September 12, 2024; Exhibits "3"; And <br />Communication No. 24-14.02, Received On October 29, 2024, From Appellee, Regarding <br />Appellee's Statement Of No Opposition To The Jurisdiction Of The Merit Appeals Board <br />To Hear This Appeal (Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening <br />One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matter, Pursuant To HRS <br />Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Of Evaluating An Officer Or <br />Employee Of The County Of Hawaii, Where The Consideration Of Matters Affecting <br />Privacy Will Be Involved And Consulting With The Board's Attorney On Questions And <br />Issues Pertaining To The Board's Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities. <br />A 2/3 Vote Of The Members Present Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold <br />An Executive Meeting) <br />Page 3 <br />