Board Packet for FC Meeting 1-15-26

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Hawaii County Fire Commission Meeting Agenda January 15, 2026 Page 3 The Commission will begin discussions on the process for recruiting, screening, selecting, and appointing a permanent Fire Chief in accordance with Fire Commission Rule 11. Discussion may include establishment of timeline, recruitment strategies, screening criteria, interview procedures, and other elements of the selection process. Following discussion, the Commission may take action to establish procedures and timeline for the permanent Fire Chief appointment process. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) For the following agenda item, 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 Charter of the County of Hawaii § 13-20(b): A. Consideration and Investigation of Complaints. 1. Correspondence No. 25-04: Pertaining to allegations that two officers or employees of the Fire Department violated State and County procurement laws and/or rules, the County of Hawaii's Code of Ethics, and misused overtime, relating to a Fire Department project. (Continued from November 20, 2025 meeting). X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS A. Correspondence No. 25-04, as described in Executive Session item IX(A)(1) above. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT Executive session report by the deputy corporation counsel in accordance with HRS § 92-4(b). XII. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Consideration of items to be placed on the upcoming agenda. XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS