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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0945.000 2014-2016 oJ��v of H.h, William P. Kenoi Molly A. Stebbins Mayor i.46, p .,i. Cor oration Counsel ,'�:� William V. Brilhante, Jr. ••.. . ,TE OFNAssistant 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 July 15, 2016 Honorable Dru Kanuha, Chair and Council Members w Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Re: Request to Authorize the Retention of Special Counsel to Represent the County of Hawaii in Litigation Matters Pending before the Hawaii Labor Relations Board Dear Chair Kanuha and Council Members: Transmitted herewith for the Council's approval are two resolutions regarding the above- captioned matter. Pursuant to Section 6-5.5, Hawai`i County Charter(2012), the Office of the Corporation Counsel respectfully requests this communication and resolutions be placed on the agenda for the August 3, 2016, meeting of the Hawai`i County Council. The Office of the Corporation Counsel seeks Council approval to retain the services of special counsel to represent the County's interest in litigation matters pending before the Hawai'i Labor Relations Board. We further request an executive session to discuss this matter. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jul 15 2016 11:01 AM MOLLY A. STEBBINS Cain Corporation Counsel MAS:mef Enclosures cc: Honorable William P. Kenoi, Mayor & eS. 5(91a--1(o r 6427-16> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider COfnth. Noe 0 4 S Ref, To: Cvu.(,W/ F—c) Ref. Date JUL 2 0 2016 KAREN EOFF os„ AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairperson �6IQ; MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID .; � :!.,, %/, •.t GREGGOR ILAGAN VALERIE T. POINDEXTER DRU MAMO KANUHA Vice Chair •4 ..•41* . DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI �r`.. •...• ' DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 July 20, 2016 Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Resolution No. 566-16 : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY AS PART OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO REPRESENT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MATTERS RELATING TO LITIGATION OF UNION PROPOSALS. Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Finance for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, Karen Eoff, Chairperson Committee on Finance (k-pprove)/Date/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC: rDru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council Hawai`i County Council KE/wb Hawai'1 County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer KAREN EOFF •M<v,os N,�,'• AARON S.Y. CHUNG Chairperson • : L%e MAILE"MEDEIROS"DAVID . `�.'� �//, ;. GREGGOR ILAGAN VALERIE T. POINDEXTER • '_'s'� DRU MAMO KANUHA Vice Chair = �''�`�. DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI •�T` i"�� DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 July 28, 2016 Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Resolution No. 567-16 : A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI`l, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF KAUA`I, AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI FOR COST SHARING IN THE SERVICES OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER IN MATTERS RELATING TO LITIGATION OF UNION PROPOSALS. Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Finance for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, 9r--cee.2,4e----?atKaren Eoff, Chairperson Committee on Finance A @prove. .te/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC: j;i ti 1 /144w14.-6/itill 2016 Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council KE/wb Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer