2011-10-26 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Mr. Kuewa agreed with Mr. Silva stating that the ongoing discussion has helped him realize that the survey was clearly only meant for directors to evaluate. The other part is a totally different survey. Another question he has is whether it’s useful to have the five choices that range from “extremely” to “not at all.” Ms. Toriano responded that she believes traditionally it comes from the bell-shaped curve. Vice Chair Rowe noted that if they do a percentage calculation, it would be hard to break down using only three choices. If someone was on the middle, they would go with the lower one. They can be more specific with more choices. Chair Yoshiyama asked how the process works if aggregated by a third party with results forwarded to MAB. Who do the survey results go to? Ms. Toriano stated that when the cut-off date is here, the system can actually block out individuals from completing the survey after the deadline. The results can electronically be sent to the chair or whomever he chooses. Vice Chair Rowe thought it would be more valid if the Board got the results. Chair Yoshiyama noted that the Board is temporary, and that’s his only concern. Board members come and go. The position of Board’s staff, Ms. Menezes, would be a permanent place where the information can reside and where the Board could access it and share it. The Board discussed whether the Mayor should be asked for administrative support in encouraging his department heads to participate in the survey. Mr. Silva noted that they have something developed; they should see what kind of response they get. They could also solicit comments about the survey. If they get a bad response, then they can approach the Mayor. Vice Chair Rowe thought that was a good point and asked that it be added as part of the survey. 6