Board Packet for FC Meeting 11-20-25

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Hawaii County Fire Commission Meeting Agenda November 20, 2025 Page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Under Hawaii County Charter (CCH) § 7-4.6(c), the commission will receive updates and discuss the progress of the rescue watercraft operator training program. • Consideration of forming a permitted interaction group (PIG) pursuant to HRS § 92- 2.5(b)(1) to investigate issues relating to the use of internal employee surveys in the evaluation process of the Fire Chief. • Status of the Fire Commission secretary. NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence No. 25-03: Letter from the Police Commission regarding administrative support provided by the commission secretary. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) For the following agenda items, the commission anticipates convening an executive session to consider the charges, as specified below, against officers or employees of the Fire Department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved, and to consult with the commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities, pursuant to HRS §§ 92-4, 92- 5(a)(2), (a)(4), and CCH § 13-20(b): a. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints. 1. HCFC 25-01: Complainant alleges violations of the County of Hawaii's Code of Ethics' "Fair Treatment Provision" and cites the Rules and Regulations of the Hawaii Fire Commission, Rule 8(B) as it pertains to standard of conduct, performance of duty, and obedience to laws, written orders, and policies, relating to the Fire Department's procedure for receiving and processing court -ordered subpoenas for employees. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Complaint No. HCFC 25-01, as described in Executive Session item (a)(1) above. EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT • Executive session report by the deputy corporation counsel in accordance with HRS § 924(b). AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING 0 Consideration of items to be placed on the upcoming agenda.