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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes September 19, 2025 Page 9 Chair Robinson stated that Ms. Correa will email the commission a copy of the interrogatory used in the previous selection process. He explained that the commission could either form a PIG or allow the full commission to review and provide collective feedback. The commission agreed to review the emailed interrogatory. Chair Robinson confirmed that Commissioner Botelho will work with HR. DCC Salas- Ferguson clarified that outside of a meeting, two commissioners may discuss the interrogatory, but cannot reach an agreement or share it with a third commissioner. Commissioners may also contact him for legal guidance. It was noted that the secretary should coordinate with HR to ensure continuity, with all administrative correspondence running through the secretary's office. Chair Robinson asked if further discussion was needed regarding the formation of a PIG. Vice Chair Bertsch recommended deferring that discussion until the next meeting and revisiting it if necessary. There was no further discussion. NEW BUSINESS Correspondence No. 25-16: Hawaii County Salary Commission's Inquiry to the appointing authorities concerning proposed salary adjustments. Chair Robinson asked if the commission wished to respond to the Salary Commission. He stated that if there were no objections, he would continue the interaction with the commission on their behalf. Commissioner Tavares noted that the Salary Commission's memo appeared to base proposed adjustments on mirroring HGEA executive salaries. He expressed that this oversimplifies the issue and suggested a more thorough analysis, including considerations for inflation, cost-of-living adjustments, and other factors. He recommended that the Salary Commission be challenged to perform a more detailed, Hawaii County-specific review rather than relying solely on another agency's model. Chair Robinson agreed, acknowledging that while the Salary Commission is being proactive, it is important to ensure adherence to governmental standards. He stated he would incorporate these points in his response. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Tavares motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the police department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS § 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Seconded by Vice Chair Bertsch, with no discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Executive session convened at 11.53 a.m.