Title
LITIGATION MATTERS: RESOLUTION 24-13, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL KOBAYASHI SUGITA & GODA, LLP, IN CHRISTOPHER SALEM V. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL., CASE 2CCV-21-0000048 (GREAT-11(38))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of Resolution 24-13, entitled “AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION RELATED TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL KOBAYASHI SUGITA & GODA, LLP, IN CHRISTOPHER SALEM V. COUNTY OF MAUI, ET AL., CIVIL NO. 2CCV-21-0000048.” Resolution 24-13’s purpose is to authorize additional compensation, in the amount of $75,000, to Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP, as special counsel to represent the County of Maui, Richard T. Bissen, Jr. in his official capacity, and Kathleen Aoki in her official capacity, in Christopher Salem v. County of Maui, et al., Case 2CCV-21-0000048.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of Resolution 24-13, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Resolution 24-13 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.