Comm No 0008 - Suggestions Eileen O'Hara w attachments

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Complaints headed by an Independent Police Auditor appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council; Rationale: The Hawai`i County Police Commission has no real powers. Administrations often have difficulties finding appropriate community members to serve on the Police Commission and meetings are often cancelled due to lack of quorum. The appointed and confirmed Police Commissioners do not necessarily have any expertise in police matters or union contracts, so they can provide only limited oversight. The Chief of Police has no real oversight from the county administration or the legislative branch. Even the mayor has a limited ability to effect the operations of the police department other than proposing the annual budget. I have attached Bill 270, which was drafted in a previous council and did not gain traction at the council when initially introduced. Given I have received several complaints from constituents in my district about this ongoing issue in Hawai`i County, I submit Bill 270 now for your consideration and hopeful action. 3) Amends Article VIII, Section 8-2, "Department of Water Supply", Section 8-2, adding to responsibilities of the Water Board. I have attached a draft of a proposed amendment I authored relating to the Water Board, for your consideration; Rationale: The Water Board should make sure that water needs identified in Community Development Plans or other planning documents are consistent with the Department's ability to provide new water commitments. I suggest setting aside or creating a certain amount of future commitments annually, to ensure public water needs identified in lawfully adopted community plans are available. See attached draft ordinance for suggested changes to Article VIII, Section 8-2. Thank you for your timely consideration of these important matters. Should you have any questions please call my office anytime. EO:b1 Att.