Hawaii County Board of Ethics met June 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR & CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
a. Approval of the regular session minutes of May 8, 2024.
b. Approval of the closed session minutes of May 8, 2024.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Petition 2023-10: Continued review of a Petition alleging County Employees violated the Hawai'i County Ethics Code.
b. Petition 2024-02: Continued review of a Petition alleging a County Employee violated the Hawai'i County Ethics Code.
c. Petition 2024-03: Review of Order Dismissing Petition.
d. Petition 2024-04: Continued review of a Petition alleging a County Employee violated the Hawai'i County Ethics Code.
e. Petition 2024-05: Continued review of a Petition from a County Employee seeking clearance and guidance regarding a potential conflict of interest.
f. Continued review and update of the Board of Ethics Rules of Practice and Procedures.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Petition 2024-06: Review of a Petition alleging two County Employees violated the Hawai'i County Ethics Code.
b. Petition 2024-07: Review of a Petition alleging a County Employee violated the Hawai'i County Ethics Code.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
With reference to agenda items listed, 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.
a. Continued 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:
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:
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. The next monthly meeting of the Board of Ethics is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hawai'i County Building, Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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BOARD PACKET. Pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the board packet provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection by appointment, during regular business hours at the Office of the Corporation Counsel, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720.
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