2-20-2026 Board Packet for PC Meeting

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for incoming recruit classes which outlines the role of the Commission and procedures associated with complaints submitted by the public. RULE 3. ORGANIZATION (a) (1) COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION The Commission shall consist of nine members, one from each council district, who shall be appointed by the mayor for a term of five years with approval by the council. [Add The orientation and training of newly appointed commissioners shall consist of assigned readings to include a thorough knowledge of this document. Additional readings shall be assigned by the Commission Chair to include relevant sections of the Hawaii County Charter (beginning with Section 7-2.2. Police Commission), HPD General Orders, Written Directives., and SHPO Agreement. [Perhaps John can fill in some essential readings] Initial orientation shall also include briefings by County Counsel on the Sunshine law and ethics as a minimum. Attendance for at least one monthly Commanders' Meeting is required with the annual Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association conference and or state Police Commissions meeting strongly encouraged for all. [somewhat satisfies an audit requirement] (a) (3) TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS A majority of the Commission, five members, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. [Add (5) DISCIPLINE AND OR DISMISSAL OF MEMBERS Absence from two or more meetings in a twelve month period will initiate counselling by the Chair or Vice Chair. Any perceived conflicts or inappropriate actions by a Commission member shall be reviewed in consultation with County Counsel and reported to the office of the Mayor. [Do we need this? We'll have to research the mayor's role in this.] RULE 4. COMMISSION MEETINGS (a) [add] The public shall be notified of any change in the third Friday schedule. [State method of notification] (c) [add an item (c)] The meeting shall be attended by Commission members, the assigned County Counsel legal representative, and a uniformed