2011-12-16 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai‘i Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 16, 2011 Page 2 have had multiple offenses that result in termination. It listed firings by the offense, not by the individual officer. They did not terminate five officers. Three officers were terminated. Chief Kubojiri stated that they have good employees who want to do good. Commissioner Ono told Chief Kubojiri that as a commission, they expect the Chief to be clear, purposeful, and consistent. He asked if the commission has been clear, purposeful, and consistent. He wants to be sure that they are, and asked the Chief to let them know if they are not. Chief Kubojiri stated that he does enjoy the open dialog that they have had at monthly meetings, and the commission is clear and concise. Vice Chair Victorine stated that their job is to support and aid the Chief in their mission. They are not there to run or interfere in the department. Sometimes they can offer information or insight. Chief Kubojiri stated that that the Attorney General will be publishing a 2010 report showing that Hawai‘i County had the lowest crime rate in the state. Commissioner Ono stated that overall, the Chief has been doing a good job and thanked him. Corporation Counsel Ashida advised that the commission is the Chief’s appointing authority. The commission is not the Chief’s boss. The Charter makes it clear that the Mayor is the Chief Executive of the County, that the Chief comes under his direct supervision, and the Charter uses the term “control” of the Mayor. The commission’s duties and responsibilities are as an appointing authority and evaluating body which is why the Chief’s evaluation will be submitted to both the Mayor and the Council. That ensures that the appropriate separation of powers and checks and balances that are incumbent to good government are maintained and are in place. Recess was called at 10:00 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:21 a.m. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF POLICE CHIEF HARRY KUBOJIRI EXECUTIVE SESSION: Commissioner Ono moved to meet in executive session to conduct an annual performance evaluation of Police Chief Harry Kubojiri where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested by Chief Kubojiri and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a) (2) (4) and the Hawai‘i County Charter 13-20 (b). Vice Chair Victorine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:22 a.m. Open session reconvened at 1:40 p.m.