2009-08-12 Board of Ethics Minutes

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The Chair reminded the Board that at the previous meeting, they were concerned about the relationship of the giver. The Board discussed whether the disclosure statement needed an instruction sheet, because Brenda Ford had listed gifts that did not need to be disclosed. Ms. Gentry felt that the statement just needed a one -liner from Sections 2 -91.4 and 2 -91.5 of the Code. She said every legislative assistant has the information readily available and should know the procedure. Ms. Nicholson asked whether the disclosure form should be amended to include information on the relationship of the giver. Ms. Gentry felt the form was sufficient without that, because if the Board had questions about a relationship, they could look into it. Motion and vote: Ms. Lum moved to accept Ms. Gentry's suggestion to add references to Code Sections 2 -91.4 and 2 -91.5 to the form. Ms. Nicholson seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye. Motion and vote: Ms. Gentry moved to accept the gift disclosures of Ms. Ford, Mr. Hoffmann, Mr. Ikeda, Ms. Naeole, and Mr. Onishi. Ms. Lum seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye. Motion and vote: Ms. Gentry moved to enter into Executive Session for agenda item 6. Ms. Nicholson seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye. 10:58 a.m.: The Board left Regular Session and entered Executive Session. 11:24 a.m.: The Board reentered Regular Session. 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION (voting) b. Review of Confidential Financial Disclosure Forms filed pursuant to Section 2- 91.1(d), Hawai `i County Code, by County board and commission members and designated County employees, where personal matters will be reviewed. Motion and vote: Ms. Nicholson moved to accept and file financial disclosures 1 and 2 as listed on the agenda. Ms. Gentry seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair announced the Board's next meeting as being scheduled for September 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Liquor Control's conference room at 101 Aupum Street, Suite 230, Hilo. 6