2005-01-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes, Page 5 January 21, 2005 and preface it with the Chief's and Deputy Chief's duties and responsibilities. However, they need more information on the issue of longevity. Corporation Counsel stated that Michael Ben, Civil Service Director, calls himself a career executive, unlike department heads who are appointed by the Mayor. Theoretically, Mr. Ben could be in the position for 20 years. Mr. Ben, who is an ex- officio and non - voting member of the Salary Commission, contends that commission appointed department heads should be compensated higher than non - appointed heads because they could be in the position much longer. Chair Bertsch stated they would request an explanation from the Salary Commission on "recognizing longevity." Commissioner Frazier recommended that they request information from the Honolulu Police Commission on their chief's five -year term. Chair Bertsch stated that they need to work on matters at hand but could bring this up at a later date. NEW BUSINESS • Correspondence 04 -87, from Roy Ledward requesting the commission's assistance in locating his missing money following his arrest. Commissioner Manago motioned to ask the Chief to look into this matter and give the commission a follow -up status report. Commissioner Hara seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Review of Police Department's Budget, including: - Correspondence 04 -93, Budget Narrative - Correspondence 05 -05, Budget for 2005 -06 - Correspondence 05 -06, County Council Budget Review Schedule Commissioner Manago stated that he went over the budget and has recommendations. Assistant Chief Osorio reported that the budget has since been updated. They were directed by County Finance to exclude new positions and reduce items. They would like to see all their long -lying vacancies filled. The Chief wants to fill the promoted positions, but has to take from the lower positions. Right now, they are not staffed to provide service to the County. They have had to revise their approach to the budget process and have come to view the supplemental budget as a Christmas catalog. Commissioner Hara stated that they should have a prioritized list and should be consistent with their prioritized requests. Commissioner Frazier suggested that they look at the revised supplemental budget after the recommendations from Finance. He will meet with Police Finance this coming Tuesday.