Hawaii County Merit Appeals Board will meet May 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
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 on Agenda Items — Oral testimony may be presented to the Board either at the outset of this meeting or immediately prior to the applicable agenda item.
4) Approval of Minutes
o March 12, 2024 (Postponed: April 25 and May 3, 2024)
o April 25, 2024 (Regular Session)
o April 25, 2024 ( Closed Session)
Review of Executive Session Minutes
o April 25, 2024
Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board anticipates convening one or more executive meetings regarding the above matters, 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.
5) Communication( s)
Communication No. 24- 03: Received on May 1, 2024, from Appellant, appealing the following actions by the County of Hawai`i' s Department of Human Resources: Recruitment and Examination, and Classification or reclassification of a particular position.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date and deadlines for submittal of documents.
Communication No. 24- 04: Received on May 8, 2024, from Appellant, appealing the following action by the County of Hawai`i' s Department of Human Resources: Classification or reclassification of a particular position.
Board Action Required: Setting a hearing date and deadlines for submittal of documents.
6) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
(None.)
7) Unfinished Business ( for discussion and appropriate action)
Discussion Concerning the Appeal Process and Providing a Fact Sheet for Individuals Who File an Appeal
Note: The above matter was listed on the following agendas: October 25 and December 21, 2023; February 23, March 12, April 25, and May 3, 2024.)
8) Director' s Report
o MAB Monthly Divisional Activity Report: May 2024
o Update Regarding the Length of Time to Hire New Employees as Requested by the Merit Appeals Board
9) Announcements
10) Schedule Next Meeting Date
The Merit Appeals Board will convene its next meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 10: 00 a.m. at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401, Hilo, HI 96720.
11) Adjournment
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact Glynis Yamada at ( 808) 961- 8361 or by email at Glynis. Yamada@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Submitting Written Testimony: The Board encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to Board Members prior to the meeting, written testimony must be submitted before 12: 00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by: ( 1) email to Glynis. Yamada@hawaiicounty.gov, (2) facsimile to ( 808) 961- 8617, or ( 3) mail to the Merit Appeals Board at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4224. All written testimony, regardless of time of receipt, will be part of the permanent record.
Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7. 5, the board packet provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection during regular business hours at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
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.
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