Title
RESOLUTION 25-109, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL MARR JONES & WANG, LLLP, IN PRE-LITIGATION NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS MADE BY LEO CAIRES (GREAT-11(12))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of Resolution 25-109, entitled “AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL MARR JONES & WANG, LLLP, IN PRE-LITIGATION NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS MADE BY LEO CAIRES, A FORMER COUNTY OF MAUI EMPLOYEE.” Resolution 25-109’s purpose is to authorize the retention of Marr Jones & Wang, LLLP, as special counsel to represent the County of Maui in pre-litigation negotiations regarding allegations made by Leo Caires, a former County of Maui employee, for a total compensation not to exceed $350,000.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 25-109, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 25-109 and other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated in accordance with Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities of the County, the Council, and the Committee; and Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential under a State or Federal law, or a court order.