HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0514.002 2004-2006 r?':."• ~ Lincoln S.T. Ashida
Harry Kim ~'+'a. Corporation Counsel
Mayor Gerald Takase
...f : Assistant Corporation
Counsel
COUNTY OF HAWAII
OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4262 • (808) 961-8251 • Fax (808) 961-8622
May 23, 2006
Honorable Stacy K. Higa and Members of the
Hawaii County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Higa and Council Members:
RE: James R. Parrish and Lisa R. Parrish, et. al. v. The Honorable
Ronald Ibarra, Judge of the Third Circuit Court, State of
Hawaii, et. al.
CIV. NO. 05-651
James R. Parrish and Lisa R. Parrish, et. al. v. The State of
Hawaii, et. al.
CIV. NO. 05-1-0315
Request for Executive Session
Pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended
(hereinafter "HRS"), the Office of the Corporation Counsel respectfully requests
the above matter be agendized at the meeting of the Hawaii County Council on
Monday, June 5, 2006, for confidential attorney-client discussion.
We make this request as we anticipate discussion on questions and
issues pertaining to the Hawaii County Council's powers, duties, privileges,
immunities, and liabilities.
The discussion will cover the County's involvement in pending litigation in
the above case, including but not limited to the payment of special counsel fees
and costs.
My attorney work product as well as the attorney work product of attorneys
working in our office and on the County's behalf will be produced in advance of
the meeting under confidential cover, and will be discussed at this executive
meeting.
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Honorable Stacy K. Higa and Members of the
Hawaii County Council
May 23, 2006
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We ask the following descriptive verbiage be included in the Council's
agenda under the topic heading:
The purpose of the executive meeting is to discuss the Corporation
Counsel's interpretation, work product, and recommendations concerning
the litigation in this case, including but not limited to the payment of
special counsel fees and costs, which necessarily involve discussion
concerning the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and
liabilities thereto. This meeting is closed to the public pursuant to Section
92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended.
Thank you for considering this request.
Please contact me in advance of June 5, 2006, if you have any questions
regarding this matter.
Very truly yours,
W
LINCOLN S. T. ASHIDA
Corporation Counsel
c: Honorable Mayor Harry Kim
Joseph K. Kamelamela, Litigation Division Supervisor
Ivan M. Torigoe, Deputy Corporation Counsel
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