HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 168 11/04/2003 2002-2004REPORT OF THF,
COMMITTF,E ON FINANCE
DATT: November 4, 2003 Re: Comm. No. 393/Res. No. 123-03
PLACE: Council Chambers
TIMR: 1025 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 123-03, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 123-03, transmitted by Director of Finance William'l~akaba, via Communication
No. 393, dated October 23, 2003, creates a Resource Center Coordinator (Temporary) position
and a Resource Center Specialist (Temporary) position for the Hawaii County Resource Center.
These positions are needed to staff the Hawaii County Resource Center (HCRC ). a program
developed within the Department of Research and Development in order to develop island-wide
communication network between the communities and government agencies and provide training
and technical assistance in areas of community meetings as well as grant writing.
I~he coordinator will he responsible for overall management and for program leadership. 'Phis
position will administer the development and implementation of the operational functions,
identify funding sources for developing HCRC projects, and assist and guide other county
departments and community entities toward grant opportunities. It will also work with the
county's department heady and staft~to identify and address departmental needs.
I~he specialist will provide leadership and direction for project operations, provide oversight.
supervision, management, technical assistance and training ofisland-wide facilitators, and
provide oversight and management of subcontracts. "this position will develop and mobilize the
island-wide HCRC communication network, and facilitate and support district groups.
I~hese positions will be funded with monies derived from grants and other outside sources for
these positions.
FC REPORT NO. 168
Some members of Your Committee were concerned that the positions will become permanent
and questioned the source of future funds.
Director of Department of Research and Development Jane Testa explained that if the County
contracts these positions it would be only for three months with an extension for another three
months. Therefore, it is best for these positions to be on temporary status and continue with
grant funding until funding is in place.
Respectfully submitted
For information purposes, Mr. 'T'yler voted kanalua twice.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 123-03
and recommends its adoption.
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CUM f"I'EE ON FINANCE
AARON S.Y.tH G, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. I6
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