HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-23 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: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Department of Human Resources-Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street,
Suite 2, Hilo, HI 96720
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Gilbert J. Aguinaldo, Daniel “Niel” Thomas, Members
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Merit Appeals Board July 23, 2026
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
June 24, 2026
5) Director’s Report
A. MAB Quarterly Reports: April – 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
B. MAB Monthly Divisional Activity Report: July 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.)
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7) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
FY 2026-2027 Annual Performance Evaluation of the Director of Human
Resources (HR):
o Presentation by the Director of Human Resources, Sommer J. Tokihiro,
concerning the Department’s goals and objectives for FY 2026-2027
o Proposed timeline to distribute surveys and deadline for responses
o SurveyMonkey questions for FY 2026-2027 (Line Department Survey)
o SurveyMonkey questions for FY 2026-2027 (Employee Survey)
o Merit Appeals Board’s Evaluation Tool for the Director of HR for
FY 2026-2027
o Define target audience/survey participants
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 of 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.
8) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
(None.)
9) Announcements
10) Schedule Next Meeting Date
The Merit Appeals Board will convene its next meeting on Friday, August 28, 2026,
at 9:00 a.m., at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaiʻi County Building, 25 Aupuni
Street, First Floor, Room 1401, 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.
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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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