2013-07-17 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Board of Appeals July 17, 2013 COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Board to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS Communications. (Item 5): COMMUNICATION NO. 13-01, DATED JULY 1, 2013, FROM RONALD K. TAKAHASHI, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, NOTIFYING THE BOARD OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM GOVERNMENT SERVICE AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, AUGUST 30, 2013 Mr. Takahashi informed the Board of his decision to call it a career and that upon his retirement will be spending time with his family and friends. He expressed his appreciation to the Board for their confidence in appointing him as the Director, and thanked the Board for all of the support they provided him. Mr. Takahashi stated that the County went through some very trying economic times,which their department worked through. As part of his legacy as Director, he had negotiated the first kickbacks from employees with the Union,but which he's not proud of He stated that the Human Resources staff are great people who worked really hard throughout the years, and who supported the Department's goals and missions. He believes that whoever the next director is,that they're going to be fortunate to have a great staff that will support him/her. RETURN TO The Chair directed the Board to return to the regular order of business and take ORDER OF up New Business. BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS The Chair directed the Board to proceed to the next order of business,New (Item 6): Business. SELECTION OF NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (CURRENT POSITION DESCRIPTION; DISCUSSION OF SELECTION PROCESS) Mr. De Lima requested that the Board go into Executive Session to consult with their attorney regarding the legal process (duties and requirements) for the selection of the new Director of Human Resources. He stated that there are sensitive concerns that he would like to discuss. Motion for Executive Mr. De Lima moved to convene an executive session. Seconded by Mr. Kuewa. Session: Page 3