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CHR. HAITSUKA: Before we start today, we have a new Commission Member, Mr. Guy <br />Kaulukukui, who I would like to welcome to the Commission. We have Managing Director, <br />Bill Takaba, to swear him in. Mr. Takaba. <br />WILLIAM TAKABA <br />(At this time William Takaba, Managing Director, came forward to administer the Oath of Office to <br />new Charter Commissioner, Guy Kaulukukui.) <br />MR. TAKABA: Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I (Commissioner <br />Kaulukukui repeating in the background) do solemnly swear that I will support and defend <br />the Constitution of the United States of America, and the Constitution of the State of <br />Hawaii, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as a member of the County of Hawaii <br />Charter Commission to the best of my ability. <br />CHR. HAITSUKA: Thank you, Mr. Takaba. Mr. Kaulukukui, before we start would you <br />like to say a few words about yourself? <br />MR. KAULUKUKUI: Not really, but thank you for the opportunity. <br />STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS <br />CHR. HAITSUKA: We have two speakers today. First up we have Prosecuting Attorney, <br />Jay Kimura. Mr. Kimura. <br />JAY KIMURA <br />(At this time Jay Kimura, Prosecuting Attorney, came forward to address members of the Charter <br />Commission) <br />MR. KIMURA: Good afternoon, Chairman Haitsuka and Members of the Commission. I do <br />apologize for not being able to be here for the last session you had. I had some personal <br />matters to attend to on Maui. I just have two items and I believe I made enough copies for <br />everyone to look at regarding the Charter Amendments. The first is a matter that really <br />surfaced on Oahu and it resulted in a civil suit. It is related to the role of the Prosecutor in <br />promoting or advocating change within the system and using City and County resources. If <br />you recall, there were several Constitutional amendments and one was related to victim's <br />rights and those types of matters. Because of that, the City and County decided to amend <br />their Charter to make it clear that it was within the role of the Prosecutor to advocate <br />different positions to educate the public. We do that to some extent currently, and we <br />haven't had any problems in the County of Hawaii. However, I think it will be worthwhile <br />to at least review that if you agree that it should be a change to the Hawaii County Charter. <br />The second is a matter that I proposed to you, and I didn't provide any language because it is <br />a removal. Currently in the Charter, as it relates to the Corporation Counsel, there is an <br />absolute bar from the Corporation Counsel getting involved in representing any elected <br />2 <br />