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<br />Commissioner Moku stated he would like a better understanding of the process for the <br />interim chief. <br /> <br />Chair Taniguchi replied the guidelines in the Rules and Regulations need to be <br />followed. <br /> <br />Chief Oliveira stated he stills holds his offer to the commission, however, there is a new <br />law that prohibits contracts for retired employees. <br /> <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Udovic replied that an employee has to be away from <br />government work for six months if receiving retirement pay. <br /> <br />Chair Taniguchi inquired about the legality of sole-source or professional services <br />contracts. <br /> <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Udovic replied that is not possible under new law. <br /> <br />Chief Oliveira stated that staying on a voluntary basis may be an option and hopes for <br />as little controversy as possible. <br /> <br />Chair Taniguchi stated that if Chief Oliveira is to remain, it would be fair so no individual <br />would be perceived to have a leg up on other candidates. <br /> <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel Udovic stated the commission would need to check with <br />Human Resources to see if it is permissible for Chief Oliveira to remain on a voluntary <br />basis. <br /> <br />Chief Oliveira stressed the importance that the process be fair and transparent. <br /> <br />Commissioner Henkel moved to contact Human Resources and publish the vacancy. <br />The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robinson. <br /> <br />Commissioner Henkel amended his motion to authorize Chair Taniguchi full authority <br />to contact Human Resources and to publish the vacancy. The motion was seconded by <br />Commissioner Moku and carried unanimously by voice vote. <br /> <br />Chair Taniguchi stated his intention is to submit correspondence to HR immediately as <br />time is of the essence. <br /> <br />st <br />Commissioner Moku asked Chief Oliveira if August 1 is a firm date. <br /> <br />Chief Oliveira replied it is affirmed but he will be available to ensure continuity. <br /> <br />Chair Taniguchi stated he would like to schedule future special meetings to discuss <br />methods used to screen and to appoint an interim/replacement chief. <br /> <br />st <br />Commissioner Henkel noted it is important to honor Chief Oliveira’s August 1 <br />retirement. He asked if there is a natural order of succession in the department for <br />chief’s replacement. <br /> <br /> 7 <br /> <br />