2011-09-21 Merit Appeals BoardMinutes

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Chair Yoshiyama noted that Mr. De Lima is specifically speaking to the County of Hawai‘i Department of Human Resources Mission Statement and Goals and Human Resources Director Fiscal Year Evaluation July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. That’s what the Board is accepting and approving. Mr. Silva noted his suggestion about putting a time limit on it, of about three years, and then reviewing it again. Mr. De Lima stated that he considers that part of the process that they’re adopting. Every year, the director needs to submit his goal of the year, but Mr. De Lima considers that part of the motion. Ms. Toriano asked if they could leave the process for another discussion to refine. The tool is what is being considered right now. Ms. Noda asked for clarification on the motion. Mr. De Lima and Chair Yoshiyama confirmed that the Board is adopting the evaluation tools entitled Human Resources Director Fiscal Year Evaluation July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 and County of Hawai‘i Department of Human Resources Mission Statement and Goals. A vote was taken on the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. B) Restructure Activities Report Chair Yoshiyama noted that the Board received a handout “Merit Appeals Board, Draft for Discussion, Human Resources Report.” Mr. Takahashi stated that Ms. Toriano was tasked with working with the division heads to revamp the report subject to the Board’s review and any subsequent changes. Mr. De Lima noted that the EEO/ADA report gives a percentage for inquiries and complaints but doesn’t give a number. Percentages can be misleading; for example, it can be only two complaints. He would like to have a numerical understanding of what is being reported. The comments under website accessibility says “coordinated a review of external websites, provide a report to the Mayor Kenoi.” Mr. De Lima has been very critical of, and has personally spoken to Mayor Kenoi, about the County’s website. His 7