HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-24 Merit Appeals Board Agenda
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Gabriella M. Cabanas
Mayor Chair
William V. Brilhante, Jr. Suzi Bond
Managing Director Vice-Chair
Merrick Nishimoto
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Merit Appeals Board
Aupuni Center 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8361 Fax (808) 961-8617
AGENDA
Date: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Hilo Council Chambers - Hawaiʻi County Building, 25 Aupuni Street,
First Floor, Room 1401, Hilo, HI 96720
1) Call to Order
2) Addendum to Agenda (Requires four votes and must comply with Hawai‘i 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
o April 23, 2026 (Regular Session)
o April 23, 2026 (Closed Session)
o May 12, 2026 (Regular Session)
Review of Executive Session Minutes
o April 23, 2026
o May 12, 2026
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.
Gilbert J. Aguinaldo, Daniel “Niel” Thomas, Members
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Merit Appeals Board June 24, 2026
5) Director’s Report
MAB Monthly Divisional Activity Report: June 2026
o Administrative Services Division
o Classification & Pay Division
o Equal Opportunity/ADA Division
o Health & Safety Division
o Labor Relations Division
o Personnel & Organizational Development Division
o Recruitment & Examination Division
o Workers’ Compensation Division
6) Communication(s)
(None.)
7) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
(None.)
8) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
FY 2025-2026 Annual Performance Evaluation of the Director of Human
Resources (HR):
o Presentation by the Director of HR regarding Department’s goals and
objectives for FY 2025-2026.
o SurveyMonkey Results for FY 2025-2026 (line department survey
and internal employee survey).
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) and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose evaluating an officer or employee
of the County of Hawai'i, 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.
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Merit Appeals Board June 24, 2026
9) Announcements
10) Schedule Next Meeting Date
The Merit Appeals Board will convene its next meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026,
at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Human Resources Conference Room,
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo, HI 96720.
11) Adjournment
Auxiliary Aid and/or Service: 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.Yamada@hawaiicounty.gov 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 should be submitted
before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: (1) email to
Glynis.Yamada@hawaiicounty.gov, (2) facsimile to (808) 961-8617, or (3) mail to
the Merit Appeals Board at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720-4224.
All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be part of the permanent
record.
Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaiʻi 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,
Hawaiʻi 96720.
Lobbyist: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk
within five days of becoming a lobbyist \[Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i
County Code\]. 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, Hawai‘i 96720.
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