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AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2015.
4. NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Petition No. 2015-01: Resolution authorizing the County of Hawai`i Board of
Ethics to conduct a hearing and/or investigation into possible misconduct brought
by Mariner Revell against the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawai`i, pursuant to
Rule 5.2(a) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Board of Ethics.
b. Petition No. 2015-01: Review draft order dismissing petition by Mariner Revell
alleging that County Councilman Dru Kanuha is in violation of Sections 2-83 and
2-91.3 of the Code of Ethics because he "worked hand in hand with a [sic]
unregistered lobbyist organization" and "showed no fair treatment".
c. Petition No. 2015-2: Review draft informal advisory opinion regarding the
Petition by Rose Bautista on whether there would be any conflict with her
practicing law while continuing her employment with the County of Hawai`i.
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 March 11, 2015.
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
Bryant K. Balog Member Water Board
Dwayne T. Mukai* Member Liquor Commission
Barbara Nobriga Commissioner Leeward Planning Commission
Marilyn Veincent RPT Appraiser IV Finance—Real Property
Rodney Watanabe* Chair Liquor Commission
Rodney Watanabe* Member Board of Appeals
*Re-review
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next monthly meeting of the Board of Ethics is scheduled for May 13, 2015
at 10:00 a.m. at the Hawai`i County Building, Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street,
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 or at another location to be determined.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: If you require anaccommodation o:r 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 Hawaii 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),Hawaii County Code.)
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council,25 Aupuni Street,
Hilo,Hawaii 96720.
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