HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-21 Board of Ethics AgendaBOARD OF ETHICS, County of Hawaii
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
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AGENDA
November 21, 2017— 10:00 a.m.
County of Hawaii
Hawaii County Building
Council Chambers
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS.
3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2017.
4. NEW BUSINESS
Petition No. 2017-09: Request for informal advisory opinion from a County
Officer or employee, to determine whether he can make his rental unit available to
the HUD Section 8 program while employed as a case manager and inspector for
the County Housing Department. [Closed hearing requested]
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Petition No. 2017-07: Review of draft order dismissing petition by Lanric Hyland
alleging that County officers or employees were in violation of Sections 2-80
(Interpretation of article), 2-83 (Fair treatment), and 2-91 (Appointing authority's
power to discipline) of the Hawai`i County Code.
b. Petition No. 2017-08: Review of draft order dismissing petition Lanric Hyland
alleging that County officers or employees were in violation of Sections 2-80
(Interpretation of article), 2-83 (Fair treatment), and 2-91 (Appointing authority's
power to discipline) of the Hawaii County Code.
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.
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a. Review of the executive session minutes of October 23, 2017.
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
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George W Campbell
Commissioner
Salary Commission
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Steven A. Hirakami
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. DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS MONTHLY
MEETING SCHEDULE.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next monthly meeting of the Board of Ethics is scheduled for December 12, 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.
10. 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 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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