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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-24 Salary Commission AgendaHarry K(4m Mayor Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 01/17/2019 11:57:28 AM County of Nawavv Saia+y C Aupu.vwCevqter 101 Pau.alwStreei Suite -2, }Ella; }fawa.CL96720 (808) 961-8361 Fad (808) 961-8617 I. Call to Order Agenda Cie&rrge,W. Ca vnpbe1 ChaCY rhomad-� Frw-"c wdo- VLC&-Cha6r WGV Bvi,ZhantP, , jam: �,e-DffcGio-Mey�lreY Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:00 a.m. County Council Chambers -Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 II. Statements from the Public on Agenda Items III. Approval of Minutes October 9, 2018 November 27, 2018 IV. Communication(s) None. V. New Business (for discussion and appropriate action) For informational purposes, Charter Commission Member Kevin Hopkins submitted a proposed amendment to Section 13-28 (Compensation) to provide that prior to taking effect, any salary adjustment approved by the Salary Commission be approved by the County Council and Mayor without modification (reference Charter Commission's Comm. No. 25/CA-10). At its reconvened meeting held on January 11, 2019, the Charter Commission voted against the proposed amendment (5 -ayes; 6 -noes). Harold Dow, Ne4&n/H. Haran&,Ja*nekW. hcgg�+W, Flo-ren.czK. Ikeda/ Mtlton.t ava.o; P. F. Mo berk Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 01/17/2019 11:57:28 AM Salary Commission Page 2 January 24, 2019 VL Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action) 1. Review of existing compensation plan to include discussion and consideration on proposals for adjustments to future salaries of executives and elected officials beginning July 1, 2019. Discussion may include: A. Salary Commission's Plan regarding a schedule concerning future salary adjustments (increases, decreases, or no change) prepared by former Chair Hugh Ono, introduced at the Salary Commission meeting held on September 17 and postponed to October 9, 2018. This Plan was amended and approved by the Salary Commission at its meeting held on November 27, 2018. The objective of the Plan is to secure the best available information toward considering and deciding on possible future salary adjustments by consulting and inviting the various County departments and board/commission representatives, including input and available information by the Department of Human Resources. B. Suggested salary adjustments as recommended by the Department of Human Resources. Postponed: October 9 and November 27, 2018 2. Update concerning the Rules of the Salary Commission by Deputy Corporation Counsel Amy Self (may include revisions to the Rules). i. Recommendation from the Director of Human Resources to postpone rule amendments until after the November 6, 2018 election. ii. Revisions proposed by Commissioners as submitted by November 16, 2018. iii. Discussion of above revisions under item ii. iv. Salary Commission rules from other Hawaii State Counties. Postponed: September 17, October 9, and November 27, 2018 Note: If the proposed revisions/amendments to the Rules are approved by the Salary Commission, a public hearing will be scheduled and notice given pursuant to §91-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Hawaii County Dept. of Human Resources 01/17/2019 11:57:28 AM Salary Commission Page 3 January 24, 2019 VII. Opportunity for Commissioners to request items for placement on the next agenda. VIII. Schedule Next Meeting Date IX. Adjournment Executive Session The Salary Commission 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. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact Glynis Yamada at 808-961-8361 or by e-mail at Glynis. Yamada@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, preferably by January 18, 2019. If a response is received after January 18, 2019, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. 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), 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), Hawai`i County Code]. Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk -Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.