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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 6 <br />May 21, 2009 <br />Chairwoman Fox said she tried unsuccessfully to contact Reporter John Burnett. Its nice <br />the article came out on the front page, but the only person they contacted from this <br />Committee was P &R Director Fitzgerald. <br />Chairwoman Fox asked if anyone else had any further concerns or comments to share <br />regarding the article. <br />Mr. Hanato later shared that comment in article about the committee treated them <br />insultingly bothered him. All members on this committee are veterans and that is <br />insulting to veterans. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />None <br />EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS <br />None <br />ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />MEMBERSHIP <br />Ms. Brulee- Wilson shared that a few people have expressed a desire to serve as members <br />of this committee, however, there are members that are on this committee for a period of <br />years and don't attend meetings. She said she understands that the membership for this <br />Committee is governed by County Code. She asked if the Code could be reviewed and <br />paperwork be submitted to delete these members especially after they have been <br />contacted and did not respond so that individuals that would like to serve, have good <br />ideas and would be a benefit to this committee be given an opportunity to be a part of this <br />committee. <br />Mr. Hanato said there are still some open slots. <br />Chairwoman Fox responded that there are openings we are working on filling. There are <br />also a few people that hold positions that are not showing up and it is frustrating <br />especially when we don't make quorum and there are people who do want to be here. But <br />to change the organizations involved with this Council we would have to change the <br />County Code. <br />Secretary Nathalie Santos said there are (3) independent slots and (14) assigned by <br />organizations which require the commander of the organization submit a nomination. <br />The Mayor's Office has been really busy filling those Boards and Commission that don't <br />have enough members to meet like the new Leeward and Windward Planning <br />Commissions, which right now is the priority. They do have some applications to work <br />on which will need to be submitted by the Mayor to the Council. There are members on <br />