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Home My WebLink About2022-08-30 Meri Appeals Board AgendaMitckeLL D. Rotel n ee v - Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 08/24/2022 01:35:57 PM County of Hawaii Merit Appeals Board fiL,cpL,cv L Gevtev , 101 PnLcnkl .Stveet .Suite 2 * HYLo, Hnvvni i.�6 20 (gog) * F=ox (gog) Agenda C,c nMeUca M. ac bvwas ch ur MeC vewtw-'? vzce-Chris August 30, 2022 (Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. Hilo Council Chambers Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Hilo, HI 96720 Merit Appeals Board members will attend this meeting at the physical location listed above. 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 on Agenda Items — Oral testimony may be presented to the Board either at the outset of this meeting or immediately prior to the applicable agenda item. 4) Approval of Minutes February 2, 2022 (Cate De Soto, akCw.es ICwxz, Ca� Matkews, Mewtbers I HmcG Pi , Coux,t� Cs Glx, EL(vct. O?Portvv tl ProvEc{er civ GJ Evlt?Lo�er. Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 08/24/2022 01:35:57 PM Merit Appeals Board August 30, 2022 Review of Executive Session Minutes February 2, 2022 Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive meetings regarding the above matters, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of 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. 22-05, dated July 18, 2022, from Cost of Government Commission Chair Michael Konowicz, Vice -Chair Neal Herbert, and Commissioner Shannon Matson, stating their Permitted Information Group has been authorized to study and investigate County of Hawaii boards and commissions methods of operations. Requests the Merit Appeals Board provide feedback to the questions listed in their letter by Tuesday, August 9, 2022; and Communication No. 22-05.01, dated July 25, 2022, from Merit Appeals Board (MAB) Chair Gabriella M. Cabanas responding to Chair Konowicz's request, stating this matter will be placed on MAB's agenda for discussion on August 30, 2022 (and will provide their feedback in writing to the Commission shortly thereafter). 6) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action) None. 7) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action) Communication No. 22-04.04, received on August 9, 2022, from Amanda Furman, Deputy Attorney General, transmitting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law (FOF COL) and Decision and Order concerning Communication 22-04, appealing a recruitment and examination action by the Hawaii County Department of Human Resources and Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management. Based on the foregoing FOF COL, the Merit Appeals Board orders the instant appeal, shall, and is hereby, dismissed with prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Board action required: Approval ofFOF COL 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 Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 08/24/2022 01:35:57 PM Merit Appeals Board August 30, 2022 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 2022 o MAB Monthly Divisional Activity Report — August 2022 Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive meetings regarding the above matters, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of 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. 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. 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 Glynis. Yamadaghawaiicounty. ov, (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. 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 Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 08/24/2022 01:35:57 PM Merit Appeals Board August 30, 2022 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.