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Salary Commission October 30, 2013 <br /> At this time, Mr. Sumja asked Ms. Nitahara whether this was going to be her last <br /> meeting with the Commission because she's planning to retire. Ms. Nitahara <br /> replied that this wasn't her last meeting and that she was planning to retire towards <br /> the end of this year. Mr. Sumja thanked Ms. Nitahara for all of her good work and <br /> appreciated her efforts that she put into this because it really helped them come to <br /> the decisions that they've made. <br /> Ms. Stebbins informed the Commissioners that for the purpose of moving into <br /> discussion on the changes,that a motion needs to be made to approve/accept the <br /> recommendations of the Subcommittee and any changes. <br /> Motion to Accept: Mr. Morimoto moved to accept the recommendations of the Subcommittee. <br /> The motion was seconded by Ms. Stroh. <br /> During this time, there was discussion among the Commissioners regarding <br /> whether the salaries should be increased by three or five percent above the highest <br /> paid subordinate and agreed on three percent. <br /> Ms. Toriano stated that when the Permitted Interaction Group met,the <br /> recommended salaries for the Chief of Police and Fire Chief and their deputies <br /> were to be equal. If they're talking about a percentage increase over and above a <br /> subordinate salary that the percentage may vary because the highest paid <br /> subordinate is different for police and fire. <br /> The Commission Members agreed that the Chief of Police and Fire Chief salaries <br /> should be the same. Based on the highest subordinate salary and internal equity, <br /> their salaries would be increased by four percent. Ms. Stroh mentioned that the <br /> average increase in this economy was three to four percent and that their salaries <br /> would be in the middle compared to the other counties (SEE ATT. B). <br /> The Commission recommended the following salaries for the County of Hawai`i <br /> Executives: <br /> First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: $107,904 <br /> Fire Chief: 130,818 <br /> Deputy Fire Chief: $126,894 <br /> Chief of Police: $130,818 <br /> Deputy Chief of Police: $126,894 <br /> Corporation Counsel: $110,244 <br /> Assistant Corporation Counsel: $104,502 <br /> Director of Environmental Management: $110,244 <br /> Deputy Director of Environmental Management: $104,502 <br /> Page 3 <br />