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Honorable Pudding Lassiter and Members of the <br /> Hawai'i Police Commission <br /> Honorable Lawrence K. Mahuna <br /> June 2, 2005 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 2. When a complainant is notified of the IA investigation is completed, <br /> IA will notify the complainant they may ask the Commission to <br /> review the investigation, if the complainant is not satisfied with the <br /> outcome. <br /> 3. The Commission may review the investigation conducted by IA as <br /> part of the Commission's oversight powers, and report back to the <br /> complainant whether proper procedures were followed. <br /> One additionalr suggestion involves paragraph number 3 above, <br /> concerning a review by the Commission of the IA investigation. This review may <br /> be completed by representatives from IA meeting with the entire Commission in <br /> executive session to discuss the investigation. <br /> However, there may be times when a review by the Commission of <br /> paperwork or other items outside of a noticed meeting is necessary. More than <br /> two members of the Commission cannot participate in such a review outside of a <br /> noticed meeting, as this will constitute a violation of the State Sunshine Law. <br /> To address this problem, and to allow the Commission to exercise its <br /> oversight powers, it is recommended the Commission assign two of its members <br /> to audit cases where complainants have requested a Commission review of their <br /> complaints. This will allow these two members to meet outside of a properly <br /> noticed meeting, discuss the case (so long as no commitment to vote is made or <br /> sought), and report back to the full Commission when appropriate. <br /> This proposed process falls within Sunshine Law limitations, is less <br /> cumbersome, and will facilitate a prompt resolution of complaint reviews by the <br /> Commission. <br /> Thank you again for considering this proposal. I look forward to <br /> discussing these matters with the Commission at our next meeting. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> *V—�- <br /> LINCOLN S. T. ASHIDA <br /> Corporation Counsel <br /> S: Boardslftlice/LSA CorrespAetter to Comm.re suggested improvements to Investigation process 6-2-06ILSAmr <br />