HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 046 2025-06-17 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: June 17, 2025
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 350
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred Communication
No. 350, reports as follows:
Communication No. 350, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated May 29, 2025, requests the Council's
review and confirmation of the nomination of Gilbert J. Aguinaldo to the Merit Appeals Board.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda was present in the Kona Chambers to introduce
Mr. Aguinaldo, who was also present in the Hilo Council Chambers, to the Committee. As Mr. Alameda
introduced the nominee, he also reminded Committee Members that this Board is responsible for appointing
the Director of Human Resources.
Committee Member Ashley Kierkiewicz disclosed that she has a distant familial relationship with
Mr. Aguinaldo and that she had verified with Corporation Counsel that it is distant enough that she can still
participate in the conversation at Committee. She then proceeded to speak in favor of the appointment.
Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked if Mr. Aguinaldo was a resident of District 4 or 5.
Mr. Aguinaldo said that he is in District 5. Mr. Alameda said that this board doesn't require district specific
nominees. Member K5neali`i-Kleinfelder clarified that Mr. Aguinaldo is in District 5 for the record and then
proceeded to speak in favor of the appointment.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 1, Section 7-1.2 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the Merit
Appeals Board shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Communication No. 350, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Gilbert J. Aguinaldo to the
Merit Appeals Board.
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AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
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JENK KAGI A, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 46
ADOPTED: JUL 0 9 2025