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<br />Merit Appeals Board March 20, 2026 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />9:00 A.M.: Hearing re Communication No. 25-09 <br /> <br />CHR. CABANAS: Regarding our hearing concerning Communication number 25-09— <br />both parties have agreed to cancel the hearing today and—well, it’s postponed, actually, <br />rd <br />and with the intent to reschedule it to April 23. But I’m going to read the <br />communications, for the record, and in the event we need to go into executive <br />session—I’ll read that verbiage also. <br /> <br />(At this time, Chair Cabanas proceeded to read the verbiage below.) <br /> <br />Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More <br />Executive Meetings Regarding The Matter Listed Below, Pursuant To HRS <br />Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Of Evaluating An Officer <br />Or Employee Of The County Of Hawaiʻi, Where The Consideration Of Matters <br />Affecting Privacy Will Be Involved And Consulting With The Board’s Attorney On <br />Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board’s Powers, Duties, Privileges, <br />Immunities, And Liabilities. A 2/3 Vote Of The Members Present Pursuant To HRS <br />Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting. <br /> <br />Communication No. 25-09, Received On November 14, 2025, From Appellant, <br />Appealing A Recruitment And Examination Action By The Hawaiʻi County Human <br />Resources Department; And <br />Communication No. 25-09.01, Received On January 22, 2026, From Ryan K. <br />Thomas, Deputy Corporation Counsel, On Behalf Of Appellee, Regarding <br />Appellee’s Pre-Hearing Statement; Witness List; Exhibit List; Exhibits “A” – “M”; <br />And <br />Communication No. 25-09.02, Received On January 22, 2026, From Appellant, <br />Regarding Appellant’s Written Statement And Submission Of Exhibits <br /> <br />CHR. CABANAS: So, may I have a motion to postpone the hearing concerning <br />Communication number 25-09, and have the hearing rescheduled as agreed upon by <br />rd <br />both parties, to April 23, at 9 a.m., in the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaiʻi County <br />Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401, in Hilo. <br /> <br />MS. BOND: So moved. <br /> <br />MR. THOMAS: Second. <br /> <br />CHR. CABANAS: Thank you. Any discussion? If not, I’ll start a rollcall vote with <br />Ms. Bond. <br /> <br />MS. BOND: Aye. <br /> <br />CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Aguinaldo. <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />