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BOARD OF ETHICS, County of Hawai‘i
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Tel. No. (808) 961-8251
A G E N D A
November 12, 2014 - 10:00 a.m.
County of Hawaii
Hawai‘i County Building
Council Chambers
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 2014
4. NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Petition No. 2014-09: Review draft order dismissing petition by Susan Tita
alleging that Greg Henkel, a County officer, is in violation of Section 2-83(a)(3)
of the Code of Ethics because, inter alia, he “questioned the actions and behavior
of” Ms. Tita’s attorney and his “lack of decorum and disregard for public decency
has embarrassed and humiliated me in front of the public eye.”
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
With reference to the agenda item listed below, one or more executive meetings are
anticipated. In particular, the Board of Ethics anticipates it may consider the evaluation,
dismissal, or disciplining of an officer or employee of the County of Hawai‘i, where
considerations of matters affecting privacy will be involved. The Board may also consult
with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. Therefore, pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised
Statutes (“HRS”) Sections 92-5(a)(2), 92-5(a)(4), and 92-6(a)(2), the following items
may be considered in Executive Session.
a.Review of the executive session minutes of October 15, 2014.
b.Review of Confidential Financial Disclosure Forms filed pursuant to Section
2-91.1(d), Hawai‘i County Code, by County board and commission members and
designated County employees, where personal matters will be reviewed:
Name Position County Agency
1 Donald Ikeda Commissioner Windward Planning
Commission
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next monthly meeting of the Board of Ethics is scheduled for December 10, 2014 at
10:00 a.m. at the County Building at 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1501, Hilo,
or at another location to be determined.
9. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services to participate in
this meeting (i.e., sign language, interpreter, large print), please call 961-8304, ext. 101).
NOTICE TO LOBBYISTS
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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