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framework in my perspective and more to the evidence framework and so that the findings would be based on a legal framework and that’s great, we can do that, but when we’re just talking strictly our view of what the evidence is the dismissal is enough of it. Mr. Balsis: Was appropriate, lack of evidence. Ms. Schoen: I mean easy for me right. That’s only one paragraph versus five or six or seven or eight pages. Mr. Balsis: Yes, you are correct Counsel. Ms. Schoen: So I mean it matters to me what you guys want to do. Mr. Adams: But I think about this in terms of this is still a precedent setting Board. Ms. Schoen: Well it is. Mr. Adams: And so is there anything to be gained in the future from having taken my thought was, was there anything to be gained in the future from having this be a finding as opposed to no decision and I’m in concurrence that this is, this was primarily evidence, there just wasn’t really anything frame work wise that was going to be helpful. Ms. Schoen: Okay. Motion and Vote: Mr. Balsis moved to go into executive session for the purpose of reviewing executive session minutes of September 10, 2014, and to consult with legal counsel, if necessary. Ms. Kahakalau seconded the motion. All members voted aye. 10:56 a.m. The Board left regular session. * * * * * 10:57 a.m. The Board returned to regular session. 6. VOTING ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS a.Review of the executive session minutes of September 10, 2014 Motion and vote: Mr. Balsis moved to approve the executive session minutes of September 10, 2014. Mr. Henricks seconded the motion. All members voted aye. 7. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I 21