Title
RESOLUTION 26-179, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MIMI DESJARDINS AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL (GREAT-1(3))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Resolution 26-179, entitled “APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MIMI DESJARDINS AS THE CORPORATION COUNSEL.” Resolution 26-179’s purpose is to approve the appointment of Mimi Desjardins as the Corporation Counsel, effective January 2, 2027, in accordance with Section 8-2.2 and 13-2 of the Revised Charter of the County of Maui (1983), as amended.
2. Correspondence dated October 26, 2026, from the Office of the Mayor, notifying the Council of the Mayor’s appointment of Mimi Desjardins as the Corporation Counsel.
Status
The Council must approve or disapprove the appointment by November 25, 2026, or the appointment will be deemed approved. The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 26-179 to approve the appointment, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider whether to revise Resolution 26-179 to disapprove the appointment, 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)(2), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, to consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of officers or employees; and 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i 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) Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, to deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a State or Federal law, or a court order.