HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0821.001 2022-2024Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Elizabeth A, Strance
Corporation Counsel
r S. Yoshimoto
Assistant Corporation
Counsel
COUNTY OF HAWAM
OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325 . Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • Phone (808) 961-8261 e Fax (808) 961-8622
April 19, 2024
**REVISED**
Via Hand Delivery
Honorable Heather Kimball, Chair
Hawai'i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Hazard Pay Grievances: Hawaii Government Employees Association, AFCME, LOCAL
152, AFL-CIO v. County of Hawaii; Grievance of Bargaining Units: 02, 03, 04, 13 and
15; and United Public Workers, AFSCME, LOCAL 646, AFL-CIO v. County of Hawai'i;
Grievance of Bargaining, Units: 1 and 10
Re:
Dear Chair Kimball:
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Pursuant to Haw. Rev. Stat. § 92-5(a)(4), we request attorney -client confidential
discussion, in executive session, to consult on questions and issues pertaining to its powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities regarding the above -referenced Arbitration between,
HGEA and UPW and the County of Hawai'i regarding Temporary Hazard Pay.
We request this matter to be placed on the appropriate committee agenda on April 30,
2024 to discuss matters requiring County Council approval. If granted, Corporation Counsel will
appear in person at the Kona Council Chambers.
Thank you for your assistance and consideration. If you have any questions
or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully,
R N K. THOMAS
Deputy Corporation Counsel
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c: Elizabeth A. Strance, Corporation Counsel
J S. Yoshimoto, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Lerisa L. Heroldt, Litigation Division Chief
Steven K. Idemoto, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Ryan K. Thomas, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Comm. No.
Hawaii County is an Equal opportunity Employer and Provider Ref. To: V
Ref. Date APR-! 9 2 224