HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM. 056 Reimer, M - Term Limits
October 6, 2009
Aloha Charter Commission Chair Haitsuka:
If the term limit of the County Council is to change from 2 years to 4 years, I beleive there
should be a condition added to this change in the Charter.
There should be the definition included that the position of County Council Representative that
this is considered a full time position, subject to the same rules regarding sick and vacation time,
holiday time, time without pay and AWOL as is nominal to all full time County employees, but
not subject to overtime compensation in either salary or compensatory time.
The rational is clear. The business and responsibilities of the County Government have grown
since the inception of statehood and require full attention to matters at hand to effectively run the
County legislative process. I believe the suggested change in term limits that recognizes that full
time attention is needed.
Quite naturally there will be formidable resistance stating the present salary is not consistent with
a full time position but that is for the Salary Commission to consider.
Mahalo for your consideration,
Michael Reimer
75-6081 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-334-0108
GeoMike5@att.net