HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm No 0040 - Transmit CA-23Douglass Shipman Adams
Chairperson
Jennifer Leilani Zelko-Schlueter
Vice Chairperson
Date: February 25, 2019
2018-2020
HAWAII COUNTY
CHARTER COMMISSION
To: Members of the Hawai`i County Charter Commission
From: Douglass Shipman Adams, Chair
Hawai`i County Charter Commission
William Carthage Bergin
Michelle Galimba
Paul K. Hamano
Kevin D. Hopkins
Bobby Jean Akane Leithead Todd
Sarah H. Rice
Christopher John Imiloa Roehrig
Marcia A.K. Saquing
Donna Mae Springer
RE: Transmitting CA -23; Proposed Amendment to Section 6-5.2 — Relating to
Qualifications for the Corporation Counsel; Submitted by Commissioner Adams
Please find attached CA -23, which proposes to amend Section 6-5.2 of the Hawai`i
County Charter (2018 Edition) by adding that an attorney must be licensed to practice
law for at least five years and have at least three years of experience in an administrative
capacity before being eligible for appointment as the Corporation Counsel.
CA -23 will be placed on the next available meeting agenda for its initial consideration
and approval prior to first reading.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Commission Analyst, Jon Henricks.
DSA/jdh
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Comm. No. 40
PROPOSAL NO. CA -23
(For Commission Use Only)
2018-2020 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION
CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL FORM
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Commission Member: ADAMS
2. If applicable, list the charter provision(s) to be deleted or amended:
Section 6-5.2. Appointment and Removal.
3. Provide a brief description of the purpose of the proposed charter amendment; include
a description of the issue the proposal would address:
The proposed amendment adds minimum qualifications to be considered for the position
of corporation counsel, requiring minimum years of experience in the practice of law and
in administrative experience relating to management and supervision of a legal
department. The Office of the Corporation Counsel supports this proposed amendment
(Comm. 1.9).
4. If the proposal is based on a provision(s) in the charter or law of another jurisdiction,
name the jurisdiction and, if possible, attach a copy of the relevant provision(s).
5. If the proposal is based on any written materials you have, please attach a copy with a
citation to its source.
See reverse side
Form CA -1
Revised 8/29/18
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6. Attach the text of the proposed charter amendment in Ramseyer format (see below).
Ramseyer Format, if proposing:
Amendments to Existing Charter Provisions
Any language being proposed to be added to the Charter shall be underscored.
Any language being proposed to be deleted from the Charter shall be [bracketed and
stricken] .
Replacing Existing Charter Provisions in their Entirety
Clearly indicate the article(s), chapter(s), and/or section(s) of the Charter to be proposed
to be deleted, and provide the text of any provisions proposed to replace the deleted
material.
New Charter Provisions
Provide the text of the new provision(s) and, if possible, indicate where in the Charter the
new material should be inserted.
Form CA -1
Revised 8/29/18
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Hawaii County Charter Proposal --text
Section 6-5.2. Appointment and Removal.
The corporation counsel shall be appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the council and
may be removed by the mayor with the approval of the council. The corporation counsel shall be
an attorney licensed to practice and in good standing before the Supreme Court of the State of
Hawai`i. The corporation counsel shall have been licensed to practice law for a period of not less
than five years preceding appointment, and have at least three years of experience in a
responsible administrative capacity.