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I. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS.
3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2017.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review of Gift Disclosure Statement received from the following County officer
or employee.
(1) Aaron S. Y. Chung
(2) Karen Eoff
(3) Diu Mamo Kanuha
(4) Eileen O'Hara
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Petition No. 2016-20: Review draft order dismissing petition by Edward
Underwood alleging that Prosecutor Mitch Roth was in violation of Sections 2-83
(Fair Treatment) and 2-84 (Conflict of Interest) of the Hawai`i County Code of
Ethics because he used his position to influence further private interest regarding
a contested case hearing.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Chair Ku Kahakalau is requesting a review of Act 64 which was recently passed.
7. 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
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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 June 13, 2017.
b. Review of Confidential Financial Disclosure Forms filed pursuant to Section
2-91.1(d), Hawaii County Code, by County board and commission members and
designated County employees, where personal matters will be reviewed:
Name Position County Agency
1 Natalie C. Toevs Civil Engineer Public Works
2 Warren Arakaki * Commissioner Liquor Commission
3 Kimberly Cwynar Building Inspector Public Works
*Re-review
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
9. DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS MONTHLY
MEETING SCHEDULE.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next monthly meeting of the Board of Ethics is scheduled for August 7, 2017 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services to participate in
this meeting (i.e., sign language, inte reter lar e print), please call 961-8304ext. 101).
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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(6), 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 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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