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Merit Board of Appeals March 19, 2014 <br />Ms. Otake inquired whether the survey questions are relevant as far as <br />Ms. Toriano's short period of time as director or whether the questions need to be <br />changed. <br />Chair Rowe replied that the questions themselves are standardized—the four <br />categories that were referenced earlier. There's no need to reinvent the wheel as a <br />system had been agreed upon and built for future evaluations. The goals for <br />Ms. Toriano will change, for example, if it's a negotiation year or if there are <br />budget cuts or a surplus. <br />Mr. Kuewa commented that the questions had a lot to do with customer service <br />and responsiveness of the staff to organizational needs. It doesn't zero in on <br />financial management per se, but touches on leadership, problem solving, and <br />decision-making of Ms. Toriano's organization. He feels it's still useful "as is" <br />without any changes. <br />Mr. Nahuina raised a concern that Ms. Toriano has been in her position for a short <br />period of time. You'll need to make a choice from the questions, but wonders if <br />there should be another choice because someone may say, "You know, I haven't <br />come across this." In fairness to Ms. Toriano, there maybe should be another <br />choice. <br />Ms. Rabago replied that she hears Mr. Nahuina's concern and asked if they should <br />add another choice—"Not Applicable"—but maybe should wait until they get <br />through this first evaluation. <br />Motion: Ms. Rabago moved that the Human Resources Annual Evaluation be sent out in <br />the first week of May and be returned no later than May 28, 2014. Seconded by <br />Mr. Kuewa. <br />The voice vote, was as follows: <br />AYES: Board Members Kuewa, Nahuina, Otake, Rabago, <br />and Chair Rowe – 5. <br />NOES: None. <br />ABSENT: None. <br />EXCUSED: None. <br />Motion: Ms. Rabago moved that Ms. Toriano will give a presentation at the June meeting <br />concerning the feedback from the survey as well as provide information on <br />financial management, planning/prioritizing/organizing, problem <br />solving/decision-making, and leadership. Ms. Toriano will use the evaluation to <br />set her goals for July. Seconded by Mr. Kuewa. <br />Page 8 <br />