2012-06-20 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Mr. De Lima asked where the surveys are that came back from departments. Mr. Takahashi responded that the surveys went through Ms. Menezes, and he does not know who sent them. He just has the summary. Chair Yoshiyama noted that the next phase they are moving into is the evaluation phase. He asked Mr. Takahashi whether he had a preference as to conducting it in an open session or closed session. Mr. Udovic advised that it would be Mr. Takahashi’s choice. Mr. Takahashi responded that he has no problem with having it done in an open session. Chair Yoshiyama asked whether the Board is allowed to go into an executive session for discussion purposes, to which Mr. Udovic again advised that it would be Mr. Takahashi’s choice. Mr. Takahashi responded that he would leave it to the Board’s discretion. He can step out if they want him to. Chair Yoshiyama stated that if any member has a preference on that, they may raise it as they go along. For now, they will conduct the matter in an open session with a discussion and review of the survey results. Chair Yoshiyama asked Mr. Takahashi if he had any comments. Mr. Takahashi stated that he considers these very flattering responses and attributes the positive comments to the staff. They have a more direct involvement with the working staff in the departments, and he believes these reflect a very positive, accurate, and good assessment of the staff. Mr. Takahashi’s goal is to work with department heads in an overall scheme, but as a whole he gives his staff credit for all these positive comments. Chair Yoshiyama asked whether anyone had questions or comments on items 1-10 on the survey. Mr. De Lima asked whether they know who made what comments, as it would help to know who made some of the comments. In talking about the director’s goals for the upcoming year, he should address some of the criticisms. 6