2007-07-26 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 5 July 26, 2007 Deputy Director said she reviewed P &R Administrative Rule 7 and there is no requirement regarding graveliners and because there is no requirement its up to the families at this point. Chairman Highley asked if P &R makes those rules? Deputy Director Mizuno explained rule change process. She said committee can make suggestions to change the Administrative rule. She recommended members review the entire rule so proposed changes be made at the same time. Changes would require a public hearing. Mr. Mukai said something needs to be done to avoid problems at burials. Deputy Director Mizuno said committee can submit proposed amendments to P &R, P &R would publish proposed amendments in the newspaper and hold the public hearing. Review Rule 7 - Proposed Changes to be discussed at August Meeting Chairman Highley requested members review Rule 7 before the next meeting. Members can discuss proposed changes, vote on whether or not committee members want to amend rules and then submit to P &R for consideration. Mr. Minoru Hanato said that Kaneohe got graveliners. There were questions as to what Rule 7 is - Deputy Director Mizuno said that Rule 7 is the Administrative Rule for the Department of Parks and Recreation as it applies to Veterans Cemeteries. Chairman Highley said that members can request copies of Rule 7 by calling secretary Nathalie Santos at P &R. Deputy Director Mizuno also stated that copies of Rule 7 can be obtained by going to the County's website. Veterans Cemeteries - Directory of Gravesites Locating Graves Deputy Director Mizuno said there's been discussion about putting the directory on the County website - names of deceased and family members. Deputy Corporation Counsel Renee Schoen stated that there shouldn't be a problem with putting the names of deceased on website, but family members should be left off. Mr. Minoru Hanato said names of the deceased is all that should be posted either on the website or bulletin board at the cemetery. Family member's names are confidential. Deputy Director explained that although it could be done, we still have to check with Data Systems to see how we could set it up and someone would need to be assigned to maintain and update lists.