2026-04-23 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board April 23, 2026 MS. BOND: (Inaudible.) CHR. CABANAS: Yes, it’s from Mr. Ryan Thomas. MS. BOND: So moved. MR. THOMAS: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you. Any discussion? If not, I’ll start a rollcall vote to add it to the agenda, starting with Ms. Bond. MS. BOND: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Aguinaldo. MR. AGUINALDO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Thomas. MR. THOMAS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. Four ayes. Motion carried. Statements from the Public (Item 3) CHR. CABANAS: Are there any statements to—from the public? None. 9:00 A.M.: HEARING RE COMMUNICATION NO. 25-09 Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Matter Listed Below, Pursuant To HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Of Evaluating An Officer Or Employee Of The County Of Hawaiʻi, Where The Consideration Of Matters Affecting Privacy Will Be Involved And Consulting With The Board’s Attorney On Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board’s Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities. A 2/3 Vote Of The Members Present Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting. Communication No. 25-09, Received On November 14, 2025, From Appellant, Appealing A Recruitment And Examination Action By The Hawaiʻi County Human Resources Department; And Communication No. 25-09.01, Received On January 22, 2026, From Ryan K. Thomas, Deputy Corporation Counsel, On Behalf Of Appellee, Regarding Appellee’s Pre-Hearing Statement; Witness List; Exhibit List; Exhibits “A” – “M”; And Communication No. 25-09.02, Received On January 22, 2026, From Appellant, Regarding Appellant’s Written Statement And Submission Of Exhibits Page 3