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Home My WebLink AboutRES 204 Draft 02 1984-1986 • • COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to County Charter Section 3-14 interim amendments to the Salary Ordinance may be by resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the Salary Ordinance is hereby amended for the following department: FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDED POSITIONS (EXHIBIT A) SECTION 8.15. OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Add: Drug Task Force Unit (State Funded) 1. Add one position of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney LG-1. 2. Add one position of Legal Stenographer SR-14. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the departments of Prosecuting Attorney, Finance and Civil Service for their information. Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 3rd day of September 1986. INTRODUCED BY: 441104J‘ Councilman, County of Hawaii COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX DAHLBERG X DE LUZ X I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by DOMINGO X the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL HERKES X of the County of Hawaii on September 3 , 1986 JITCHAKU-INOUYE X KOKUBUN X ATTEST: LAI X SCHUTTE X YAMASHIRO X Reference C-7 2 6/FC 1 0 0 �.'� . aLrli XRMAN 0 /4)' RESOLUTION NO. 2 04 86 COUNTY LERK & EA SIDING OFFICER HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL POSITION INFORMATION FORM Department: Prosecuting Attorney Date: 06/13/86 Request: Reallocation Reclassification New Position X r _ • Cost Fund # of Pos . Class Title HC No. SR Salary Diff. Source in Dept. Old Pos. New Deputy Prosecuting Pos. Attorney LG1A 31,488/yr 5271.25 2 1. Give reasons how new duties arose (statutes enacted, Ordinances, Newly authorized programs, basis for increased workloads , etc. ) : See attached proposal dated 6/5/86 2. If reallocation, list only new duties. (Example: 1. Takes dictation 40%; 2. Keeps office accounts 30%, etc.-) : 3 . Give reasons why new duties at higher level are needed and cannot be assigned to classes at higher level or handled in other ways - such as short term contracts, etc. (Use productivity measurements where possible. ) : EXHIBIT "B" • 4 . Was reallocation or reclassification budgeted and if not, why were manpower needs not planned through budgetary process? Surplus of state funds were not realized until the end of the current fiscal year. Approval of expenditure of these funds, by amendment to contract, needed to be obtained from the Attorney General. 5. List other rationale or pertinent statements and data: See attached proposal 6. Attach: a. Old Table of Organization b. New Table of Organization with changes clearly visible c. Old class specification d. New class specification aa HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL POSITIOWTNFORMAICIN FORM Department: Prosecuting Attorney Date: 06/13/86 Request: Reallocation Reclassification New Position X • Cost Fund f of Pos . Class Title HC No. SR Salary Diff. Source in Dept. Old Pos. New . Legal Stenographer 14B 15,132/yr 5271.25 1 Pos. 1. Give reasons how new duties arose (statutes enacted, Ordinances, Newly authorized programs, basis for increased workloads , etc. ) : Please see attached proposal dated 06/05/86 2. If reallocation, list only new duties. (Example: 1. Takes dictation 40%; 2. Keeps office accounts 30%, etc. ) : 3. Give reasons why new duties at higher level are needed and cannot be assigned to classes at higher level or handled in other ways - such as short term contracts, etc. (Use productivity measurements where possible. ) : EXHIBIT "B" t 4 . Was reallocation or reclassification budgeted and if not, why were manpower needs not planned through budgetary process? Surplus of state funds were not realized until the end of the current fiscal year. Approval of expenditure of these funds, by amendment to contract, needed to be obtained from the Attorney General. 5. List other rationale or pertinent statements and data: Please see the attached proposal. 6 . Attach:" a. Old Table of Organization b. New Table of Organization with changes clearly visible c. Old class specification d. New class specification `,`7�, JON R.ONO it/ �!• PROSECUTING ATTORNEY a' y.n: /A KONA OFFICE t 7 CAPTAIN COOK JAY T.KIMURA 1 FIRST DEPUTY HAWAII 96704 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY ' PH.323-2658 COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 34 RAINBOW DRIVE HILO,HAWAII 96720 PH.9614466 June 5, 1986 The Honorable Dante K. Carpenter Mayor County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mayor C er : SUBJECT: Prosecutor ' s Drug Task Force We are requesting the establishment of a deputy prosecuting attorney position and a legal stenographer position in our office to become part of the drug task force that I spoke to you about on April 14, 1986 . To confirm our discussion, this task force will be used to impact the drug problem that exists in this County. A more detailed analysis of this is contained within the attached proposal . The unit will be monitored closely and evaluated to determine its worth to the County. If it is successful in its task, then we will request that the unit be made a permanent part of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. If you have any quesfirirIns. ,Orel4ither discussions regarding this matter. pleaff4e_ .do no. 'hesitate in contacting me. ihiyrl2 341re JON ONO PRO.ECUTING ATTORNEY Approved: 'ANT . AARPE/r R MAYOR DRUG TASK FORCE PROPOSAL OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY STATEMENT OF PROBLEM In recent years, this county has been proven to be the drug growing and distributing paradise of the State of Hawaii . Marijuana growers and distributors have conducted their business very successfully despite the increased efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors to utilize innovative methods of eradication such as diesel spraying of cane fields and green harvest operations . The business successes of the marijuana industry has led to a steadily increasing influx of harder drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Where there were once only grams of cocaine and heroin being found, there are now ounces and pounds . Drug violators are usually wealthier than their criminal counterparts because of the lucrative nature of their business . As a result, they are capable of hiring better attorneys; are willing to contest their cases in court more vigorously; and quite often get away with a lighter sentence. Sometime within the next 3 to 4 months, we expect the -2- police to be referring approximately 100 to 200 narcotics cases resulting from several special projects that they are currently working on. These cases will have a major impact on the narcotics industry on this island, as well as in the State. We anticipate that many of these cases will involve extensive pretrial motions and lengthy trials. Because these cases represent an additional workload above and beyond the current referrals to our office, it will be difficult to handle the additional referrals effectively with the current staff . A severe manpower drain on an office staff which can barely handle the current workload, will result in unsuccessful prosecution and law enforcement efforts not only for these referred cases, but in other cases as well . One of the greatest deterrents to criminal activity is successful criminal prosecution. Prior increased staffing for our prosecutor ' s office gave us the resources to be effective and successful against organized crime on the Big Island. As a result, we are now experiencing a period of time with very little clearly organized crime activity in the area of gambling, cockfighting, and extortion. The illegal possession and distribution of narcotics must now be the next targetted area. -3- PROPOSAL I . Scope of Task Force A team made up of two deputy prosecuting attorneys, a secretary, and a special investigator, with the assistance and supervision of the senior deputy prosecuting attorney, would be established from the current career criminal staff to handle all drug cases on the Big Island that involve police special projects, state narcotics investigations, organized crime narcotics investigations, forfeitures, and other special drug cases . They would undergo training in this specialized area to prepare for the cases that we anticipate will be referred. The team' s primary mission will be to prosecute these cases swiftly through the court system and seek enhanced sentences as well as forfeitures . They would work closely with the police on special projects, advising them of the legality of their actions . They would not, however, direct or supervise any -4- of the police personnel or their investigations . A side benefit will be the joining of the Western States Information Network (WSIN) which has tremendous support and resources available to law enforcement agencies such as ours . II . Personnel Placement & Needs To replace the personnel from the regular staff who are selected to be on this task force, some additional staff personnel must be hired and trained to do the work that these employees would normally handle. The regular work could then be continued and handled with a minimum of disruption and loss of efficiency. The current career criminal unit will require an additional deputy prosecuting attorney and legal stenographer to be a part of this task force. These additional personnel may be new to lessen the costs to the County. They would also be easier to recruit than seeking experienced personnel from outside the office. In addition, the currently unfunded special investigator position, G-0009, should also be filled and made a part of this unit. -5- III . Financing the Unit To make the most efficient use of resources, we propose that the first year ' s funding for this unit be from our surplus career criminal budget . The use of these funds have already been approved by the Attorney General of the State of Hawaii (see attached letter) . If after evaluation the unit is considered successful and worthy, we would request that the County fund this unit as part of the permanent staff for the Prosecutor ' s office. We have attached a proposed budget to this proposal . IV. Conclusion & Summary The benefits of a task force such as this is its flexibility. Should the drug problem become controlled, the mission of the task force can be changed. The prosecutor ' s office will be able to prosecute those areas that the police target with the least disruption in the normal office work. • t GEORGE R ARIYOSHI 1.; � ? CORINNE K A WATANABE :OVFpwOA STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE CAPITOL HONOLULU HAWAII 96813 18081 548-4740 May 23 , 1986 Jon R. Ono, Esq. Prosecuting Attorney County of Hawaii 34 Rainbow Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Jon: Re: Drug Task Force Proposal This is in response to your letter dated April 24, 1986, in which you sought approval to use surpluses generated under the career criminal contract between the State of Hawaii and the County of Hawaii to fund a drug task force for the 1986-87 fiscal year. We have reviewed your proposal for the task force, which was attached to your letter and agree that the proposed project is a worthwhile one. Your proposal is accordingly approved. The contract amendment documents for the 1986-87 fiscal year will be forwarded to you shortly and will include an amendment to allow your proposal to be funded. Very truly yours, (PO 5f Corinne K. A. Watanabe Attorney General POSITION COST II ATTORNEY L80l 31, 488 Fringes 9, 790 HMSA, Ins. , Dental 1, 105 42, 383 Vacation 2, 544 Fringes 791 3, 335 Fees 111 Mileage 600 711 46, 429 INVESTIGATOR SR-24 24,252 Fringes 7, 540 HMSA, Ins. , Dental 1, 105 32, 897 Vacation 1,960 Fringes 610 2570 Auto Allowance 2, 400 Insurance 725 Fees 35 3, 160 38, 627 LEGAL STENOGRAPHER SR14B 15, 132 Fringes 4, 295 HMSA, Ins. , Dental 1, 105 20, 532 Vacation 1222 Fringes 380 1602 22134 TOTAL 107, 190 `16 '` 1 ¶ 1A Ill ',i PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Z-0026 AA18 current I , FIRST DEPUTY Z-0027 AA16 COST ACCT. CLK PRIV. SECTY. 2988 5113 *1882 SR16 i------- 1 1 1 HILO CLERICAL KONA CLERICAL INVESTIGATORS ATTORNEYS I I COUNSELORS 1 I I 1 I I 1 1 I I SR. LEGAL STENO x2756 Sall SR. LEGAL STENO 112977 Stli , SP. INV. II SR. DEPUTY *2 97 ENS Z-0028 LG2 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I LEGAL STENO l LEGAL STENO I I I I 02972 Sali •2987 SR16 a. CLK-STENO • •DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY 'DEPUTY '-0012 SR11 Z-0056 LG1 Z-0052 LG2 Z-0070 LG2 Z-0050 LG2 LEGAL STENO SR. CLERK STENO *7077 11816 *2986 fall 1 DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY 2-0061 1.01 Z-0029 LG1 1-0060 1.01 Z-0062 LGI LEGAL STENO 1. 13078 t1114 03027 11121 DEPUTY DEPUTY SR. CLK-STENO { •-0015 8121 • Z-0055 LG1 Z-0049 LG1 *2198 fall DEPUTY DEPUTY •-0016 11121 • I0-0006 L01• 0-0005 L01• CLK-STENO ))119 IRS I 1 RECEPTIONIST ! INVESTIGATORS *3120 517 SP. INV. I 02988 58121 LEGAL STENO • C-0007 SR16 SP. INV. I I 03079 5126 SR. CLK-STENO • 0.0010 Sall SP. INV. I ' LAW INTERN G-0006 SR26 ..... t:LK-STENO _. __ LAW INTY.RN x1209 515 SP. 1NV I -.0 _ C-0009 S1126 Sh:CTY STUU1N "IRE 4/86 v.00)1 1 •Stet*-tund*a /if 16 :4 r t�►;; 1 10 ►► PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Z-0026 AA18 ( amended FIRST DEPUTY Z-0027 AA16 COST ACCT. CL IQ PRIV. SECTY. 8213 I 01882 51116 f I 1 1 HILO CLERICAL KONA CLERICAL INVESTIGATORS ATTORNEYS I I COUNSELORS I I I I I I I I I SR. LEGAL STENO SR. LEGAL STENO SP. INV. II SR. DEPUTY *2754 5216 02937 SR16 02397 EMS 2-0028 LG2 I I I I - 1 1 1 I I I I I 1 LEGAL STENO LEGAL STENO 741n11041.11.111111111 I I 1 I *2932 S214 02987 SR14 =R. CLK-STENO • DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY •-0012 SR11 Z-0056 LG1 Z-0052 LG2 Z-0030 LG2 Z-0050 LG2 LEGAL STENO SR. CLERK STENO *3077 8814 *2986 5211 I DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY DEPUTY 2-0061 L01 2-0029 LG1 2-0060 L01 Z-0062 L01 LEGAL STENO • 1. • *307. 8214 03027 8821 DEPUTY DEPUTY SR. CLK-STENO •-0015 SR21 • DEPUTY 2-0055 LG1 2-0049 LGI •2398 Sill , .-0014 DEPUTY •-0014 8821 • DEPUTY �LK-STENO G-0004 LO1• U-0005 LEI• 1119 SR9 I "- I RECEPTIONIST INVESTIGATORS 03120 827 SP. INV. I 02985 8224 LEGAL STENO • 0-0007 SR14 SP. INV. I 03079 8224 I SR. CLK-STENO • 0010 SR11 SP. INV. 1 LAM INTERN G-0006 SR24 -oils. t_LK•STENO LAW INTERN 11209 SR9 SP. INV 1 • -•034 G-0009 SR24 S 1:ClY STUUEN •• 4/86 LEGAL STENO SR14 *State-funded • • 1.065 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE COUNTY OF HAWAII LEGAL STENOGRAPHER Duties Summary: Performs independently a variety of legal. stenographic and clerical work in a .legal office; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from that of Senior Legal Stenographer in that the Legal Stenographer independently performs legal stenographic and clerical work and may supervise the work of others; whereas the Senior Legal Stenographer supervises and participates in providing secreta_ial and stenographic services to a staff of attorneys. • Illustrative Examples of Work: • Takes and transcribes dictations on, or types from rough draft, matters such as letters, reports, legal opinions, resolutions, ordinances, briefs and affidavits; prepares and types legal forms and documents; interviews and screens applicants for legal• assistance; sets up and maintains files; takes and trans- cribes verbatim statements; testimonies and proceedings; checks citations from legal sources and searches files for reference data; maintains records; inventories supplies; may supervise the work of others. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and 4 years of clerical experience of which 2 years shall have involved legal work including stenography. Knowledge of: commonly used legal terms, procedures, practices and forms; types of court actions and methods of court procedures; office practices and procedures. Ability to: take dictation at a rate of 110 words per minute and • transcribe notes accurately; type accurately and rapidly; maintain legal records; deal effectively with employees and the public. Health and Physical Condition: • Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for perform* ance of the duties. This is an amendment to the specification for the class LEGAL STENOGRAPHER which was approved on August 19, 1957. APPROVED: JULY 15. 1966 y` i�� •.�-�� '-Q . `�`^�,--• Personnel Director