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September 15, 2021 (Wednesday)
10:00 a.m.
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As part of the response to the threat of COVID-19, Governor David Ige issued an
Emergency Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Response dated August 5, 2021,
suspending Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 92, Public Agency Meetings and Records, to
the extent necessary to enable boards as defined in Section 92-2, to conduct meetings
without any board members or members of the public physically present in the same
location. This meeting will be held through a combination of some board members being
physically present at the meeting location and some members participating by interactive
video conference through ZOOM. Only persons that are present for the particular item on
the agenda will be allowed in the meeting room. Each person will be required to wear a
face mask and maintain six feet physical distance from any other person as required by law.
The public may view the meeting live via Zoom. To sign up for access to the meeting via
Zoom, please contact Glynis Yamada at Glvnis.Yamada(i�hawaiicounty.2ov or
808-961-8361 no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Anyone wishing to
testify orally via Zoom must sign up by 12 noon, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, by
contacting Glynis Yamada. The Board has taken these public health safety precautions in
order to minimize physical contact and maximize physical distancing.
Submitting Written Testimony: The Board encourages the public to submit thoughts,
comments, and input via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to Board Members
prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted before 12:00 noon on the
business day prior to the meeting by: (1) email to Glvnis.Yamada(a�,hawaiicounty.20v,
(2) facsimile to (808) 961-8617, or (3) mail to the Merit Appeals Board at 101 Pauahi Street,
Suite 2, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will
be part of the permanent record.
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Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 09/09/2021 09:41:17 AM
Merit Appeals Board September 15, 2021
1) Call to Order
2) Addendum to Agenda (requires four votes and must comply with Hawaii Revised
Statutes § 92-7(d))
3) Statements from the Public: Testifiers will be required to wear a protective mask
that covers their mouth and nose, physically distance themselves from others, and
sanitize their hands prior to entering the meeting site.
4) Approval of Minutes
o August 16, 2021
Review of Executive Session Minutes
o August 16, 2021
Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more
executive meetings regarding the above matter, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4,
92-5(a)(2) and92-5(a)(4), for the purpose evaluating an officer or employee of the
County of Hawaii, where the consideration of matters affecting privacy will be
involved and consulting with the Board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining
to the Board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote
pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
5) Communication(s)
Communication No. 21-04, received on August 19, 2021, appealing a recruitment
and examination action (application for a Planner I position rejected due to the lack
of the minimum required education and experience) by County of Hawaii Human
Resources Department.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date and deadlines for
submittal of documents.
6) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
None.
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Merit Appeals Board
7) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
September 15, 2021
Selection Process for Filling the Position of New Director of Human Resources
Assessment and review of selection process for filling the position, timeline,
advertisements, and interview and selection process.
Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more
executive meetings regarding the above matters, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4,
92-5(a)(2) and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose evaluating an officer or employee of the
County of Hawaii, where the consideration of matters affecting privacy will be
involved and consulting with the Board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining
to the Board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote
pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
8) Director's Report
o MAB Quarterly Reports: April — June 2021
o Job Performance Report (JPR) Update
o Negotiations Update
o 2016 Audit Report Follow-up
o COVID-19 Update
9) Schedule Next Meeting Date
10) Adjournment
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please
contact Glynis Yamada at 808-961-8361 or by email at
Glynis. Yamadaghawaiicounty. ov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as
possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is
available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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Merit Appeals Board September 15, 2021
Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the board packet
provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of
becoming a lobbyist [Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii County Code]. A lobbyist
means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five
hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to
influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to
communicate with public officials." [Article 15, Section 2-91.3 (a)(6), Hawai`i County
Code]. Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office
of the County Clerk -Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.