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Harry Kim ~ -Dixie Kaetsu
Mayor -Managing Director
' Pete Hendricks
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GO 101 Aupuni Street N325, Hilo, [iawa
Ptwne: 961-8304 ext. 23; Faz: 961-8622
March 24, 2003 COUNT ; iF~LHAWAII
Mr. Aaron Chung, Chairman
Committee on Finance
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Chung:
RE: Cost of Government Commission Report
Despite the fact that both the Police and Fire Departments fall under the
broad heading of public safety, there are many differences in their mission. After
carefully evaluating and assessing the duties of both departments, the Fire
Commission, has voted unanimously not to support the recommendation of the
Cost of Government Commission. Both the Fire and Police Commissions duties
are to monitor the activities of the respective departments and it is felt that these
differences may cause problems for one monitoring body.
The Fire Department responds to tragedies with hazardous materials,
business, home and brush fires, ocean rescues, etc. None of these are the
responsibility of the Police Department.
Finally, as a practical matter, doubling the workload of any commission will
make it very difficult to find willing citizen/commissioners who are willing to
devote the necessary amount of time to these activities.
If there are further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
v~g
NEIL BRAZIER,
CJ~
c: Mayor Harry Kim
Horace Hara, Police Commission QQ
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