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• Discussion of Bills Relating to Assessments. Mr. Masuda reported that it was too early for any information as to any changes in the law as nothing has been discussed in the legislature and nothing has been approved or passed. • General Legal Discussion and Training. Mr. Masuda presented training material to the Members on the Code of Ethics. Mr. Masuda also stated that training sessions, as those conducted for the Board Members last year during hearings that allowed for longer breaks between the morning and afternoon sessions, would be provided again this year. The following comments were presented by the Members and those present: Mr. Takai stated that the Notice for Filing Complaints needs to be published during the first week of September. • Mr. Kualii stated that on the second Wednesday of each month he has other personal obligations and may need to excuse himself from hearings scheduled for the afternoons on those dates. Mr. Pike requested from the Members suggested topics for the State Board of Review Workshop. Stanley Sitko, Real Property Tax Administrator, would be presenting them to the organizers of the conference as requested. o Suggestions from the Members were: ■ Rotate from the Board Members to the attorney panel to allow all those in attendance the opportunity to ask questions. ■ Provide break-out sessions for the Board Members, Clerical staff, Attorneys, etc. ■ Highly suggested that the organizers find a strong moderator who will be able to control the meeting so as to not allow the question and answer period to be dominated by Oahu. ■ Invite a speaker that could speak on the economic lag and the affect of foreclosures on property values. Mr. Masuda reported on the status of the proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations. The proposal has been sent to Nancy Crawford, Finance Director, for review and approval. Once approved, it will be set for public hearing. 3