2025-02-25 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board February 25, 2025 B) Communication No. 25-02, Received February 18, 2025, From Deputy Attorney General James E. Halvorson, Transmitting The "Finding Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law; Decision And Order," Concerning The Appeal Hearings Held On January 16 And January 30, 2025, Regarding Communication No. 24-14, Received On September 12, 2024, From Appellant, Appealing The Following Action By The Fire Department: Recruitment And Examination (Board Action Required: Approval Of The Finding Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law; Decision And Order) Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matters, Pursuant To HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(s)(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 CHR. CABANAS: And we are on Number 8, "Unfinished Business." So, let's take a pause to see if Mr. Hong is here at 9:53 a.m.—let's recess for a few minutes. RECESS: The Chair called for a recess at 9:53 a.m. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 10:33 a.m. in open session. A) Communication No. 25-01, Received February 18, 2025, From Deputy Attorney General James E. Halvorson, Transmitting The "Finding Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law; Decision And Order," Concerning The Appeal Hearing Held On November 26, 2024, Regarding Communication No. 24-03, Received On May 1, 2024, From Appellant, Appealing The Following Actions By The County Of Hawai`i's Human Resources Department: Recruitment And Examination, And Classification Or Reclassification Of A Particular Position (Board Action Required: Approval Of The Finding Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law; Decision And Order) ) Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matters, 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 CHR. CABANAS: Okay. Everybody is back in the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaii County Building. So, I just want to say we're back from our recess waiting for our attorneys. And so, present are the three Board membersSuzi Bond, Vice -Chair. MS. BOND: Hello. Page 22