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Agenda
September 27, 2017 (Wednesday)
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401
Hilo, HI 96720
1) Call to Order
2) Addendum to Agenda (requires four votes and must comply with
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 92-7(d))
3) Statements from the Public
4) Approval of Minutes: None
5) Communication(s)
A) Communication No. 17-03, received on July 19, 2017, appealing a
recruitment and examination action (concerning non-selection to a
position) by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date.
B) Communication No. 17-04, received on August 29, 2017, appealing a
recruitment and examination action (concerning the interview and
selection procedures/process) by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date.
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C) Communication No. 17-05, received on August 29, 2017, appealing a
recruitment and examination action (concerning the interview and
selection procedures/process) by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date.
D) Communication No. 17-06, received on August 29, 2017, appealing a
recruitment and examination action (concerning the interview and
selection procedures/process) by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date.
E) Communication No. 17-07, received on September 1, 2017, appealing
a reclassification of a particular position(s) actions (concerning an audit
of positions at the Mass Transit Agency and compensation for work
performed) by the Department of Human Resources; and
Communication No. 17-07.01, received on September 6, 2017, from
Appellant, submitting a copy of a letter to the Department of Human
Resources Director concerning a timeline of events regarding Appellant's
requests and the filing of the appeal with the Merit Appeals Board.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date.
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6) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
Communication No. 17-08, received on September 7, 2017, from the Office of
the Legislative Auditor submitting copies of their Audit Report No. 2017-03
concerning the County of Hawai`i's Department of Human Resources Hiring
Practices.
7) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
A) Communication No. 17-01, received on January 6, 2017, appealing an
employment action (denial of the Appellant's Step 2 Decision concerning
alleged policy violations) by the Office of the County Clerk; and
Communication No. 17-01.01, received on April 25, 2017, regarding
Respondent's (County) Motion to Dismiss Appeal Based Upon the Merit
Appeals Board's Lack of Jurisdiction; Memorandum in Support of Motion;
Declaration of an Individual (Human Resources Technician II, Office of
the County Clerk); Exhibits "A"-"D"; Certificate of Service; and
(Note: The aforementioned Communication Nos. 17-01 and
17-01.01 was listed on the Merit Appeals Board agenda dated
May 10, 2017.)
Communication No. 17-01.02, received on May 12, 2017, regarding
County's request for a continuance of the hearing scheduled for
June 21, 2017; and
Communication No. 17-01.03, received on May 22, 2017, regarding
County's request for a continuance of the hearing scheduled for
June 21, 2017; and
Communication No. 17-01.04, received on May 25, 2017, regarding
Appellant's Memorandum in Opposition to the County's Motion to
Dismiss; and
Communication No. 17-01.05, received on June 2, 2017, regarding
Respondent's (County) Reply Memorandum to Appellant's Memorandum
in Opposition to Respondents' (County) Motion to Dismiss Appeal Based
Upon the Merit Appeals Board's Lack of Jurisdiction Filed April 25, 2017,
Filed on May 25, 2017; Declaration of an Individual; Exhibit "E";
Certificate of Service; and
(Note: The aforementioned Communications was listed on the
Merit Appeals Board agenda dated June 21, 2017.)
(Communication No. 17-01.06 continues on the next page.)
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Communication No. 17-01.06, received on August 30, 2017, regarding
County's Witness List; Certificate of Service; and
Communication No. 17-01.07, received on August 30, 2017, regarding
the County's Exhibit List; Exhibits "1" - "7"; Certificate of Service; and
Communication No. 17-01.08, received on September 18, 2017, from
Appellant, submitting a copy of a letter to the County Clerk concerning
Appellant's rebuttal to alleged policy violations; and
Communication No. 17-01.09, received on September 21, 2017, regarding
Appellant's request for a continuance of the hearing scheduled for
September 27, 2017.
Board Action Required: Approval/disapproval of Appellant's request
for a continuance; and setting a hearing date
B) Communication No. 17-02, received on April 17, 2017, appealing an
employment action (concerning the Appellant's initial probationary
appointment) by the Police Department; and
Communication No. 17-02.01, received on May 12, 2017, regarding
County's request for a continuance of the hearing scheduled for
June 21, 2017. (Note: At the Board's meeting held on June 21, 2017, the
Board granted the County's request for a continuance.)
(Note: The aforementioned Communications was listed on the
Merit Appeals Board agenda dated June 21, 2017.)
Communication No. 17-02.02, received on July 14, 2017, regarding
Appellant's request for a continuance of the hearing scheduled for
September 27, 2017.
Board Action Required: Approval/disapproval of Appellant's request
for a continuance; and setting a hearing date
C) Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Evaluation of the Director of Human
Resources (HR)
o Presentation by the Director of HR regarding Department's
FY 2016-2017 goals and objectives
The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding
the above matter, 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
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8) Director's Report
A) HR Quarterly Reports (April -June 2017)
B) Items of Current Interest
9) Schedule Next Meeting Date
10) Adjournment
Executive Session
The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive
meetings regarding the above matters listed on the agenda, 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.
The meeting place is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need an
auxiliary aid or service, language interpretation, or other access accommodation,
please contact Glynis Yamada at 961-8361 as soon as possible or at least five
days prior to the meeting of September 27, 2017.
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