2006-11-20 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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AQUATICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (Comm. No. 2006 -79). The Chair noted that they had decided not to review the Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Stremski said the letter was about the time - keeping system. Ms. Garson said that employees should be required to sign off on their timesheets, which is one of the reasons why there is a section where they certify how many hours they worked. Motion and Vote: Ms. Nicholson moved to file way this response, Ms. Stremski seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. 16. DISCUSSION /ACTION REGARDING PRIORITIZING DEPARTMENTS/ BOARDS /COMMISSIONS OR ISSUES TO ACCOMPLISH THE MANDATE OF THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION Ms. Garson asked the commissioners to let her know what she and her secretary can do to help with drafting the report. Ms. Nicholson said that for each recommendation it would be helpful to have an explanation as to why the recommendation was made, rather than just referencing the minutes. Mr. Joseph said he wanted a general summary and recommendations for each department they reviewed, and that the recommendations should say "we recommend," rather than having someone's name. Ms. Nicholson said she wanted each explanation numbered. Ms. Garson said they could also include a little introduction, including the date a presentation was heard. Ms. Stremski said they should recommend that the next Cost of Government Commission have more time to do its job. Ms. Garson said they could make a recommendation to amend the 11 -month time period in the County Charter. Mr. Joseph said that the County should put something together to make it more clear what the COGC does so that potential commissioners understand what they're getting into and that they will need to make a commitment for those months. 18. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no statements from the public. 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair announced that the next meeting was scheduled for December 7, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Hilo Department of Liquor Control. 25