2014-05-21 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Board of Appeals May 21, 2014 Motion: Ms. Rabago moved to defer Communication Number 13-02 to August. Seconded by Mr. Nahuina. The voice vote, was as follows: AYES: Board Members Nahuina, Rabago, and Chair Kuewa — 3. NOES: None. ABSENT: Board Member Otake —1. EXCUSED: None. DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Chair directed the Board to proceed to the next order of business, Item 8): Director's Report. Ms. Toriano stated that this is the time of year where they're leveling out with negotiations with HGEA Units 02, 03, and 04. In addition, the State Legislature passed a bill that established Bargaining Unit 14, which is primarily for their Water Safety Officers and for the State law enforcement job classes. According to the bill, it's supposed to come up on July 1 of this year, and they would probably need a little more time to get a collective bargaining agreement for Unit 14. Ms. Toriano informed the Board that she would like to take this opportunity to introduce their Human Resources Division Heads, so that they would be somewhat familiar with the staff and all of the great things they do for the department. (At this time, Ms. Alika Kost, Human Resources Manager II, came forward.) Ms. Kost stated that she is a part of Personnel/Organizational Development, and takes care of coordinating, conducting, and organizing training for the County. She works directly with other departments to meet their training needs, as well as facilitate conflict resolution. (At this time, Ms. Jenny Sakamoto, Human Resources Manager II, came forward.) Ms. Sakamoto stated that she is responsible for Classification and Pay, which covers job classes, re -organizations, and reallocations. They assist departments with their organizational structure as well as assist them in maintaining their classes and advisory roles. Page 9