Title
LITIGATION MATTERS (SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION: A CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION FILED WITH THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AND FEDERAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION ON AUGUST 4, 2016; FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AGENCY M-19303; EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 37B-2016-00303) (PRL-1(1))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of correspondence dated February 7, 2017, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION FILED WITH THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION (HCRC) AND THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) ON AUGUST 4, 2016; FEPA NO. M-19303; EEOC NO. 37B-2016-00303.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize settlement of the case.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of the proposed resolution, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider other related action.
Note
With reference to this agenda item, one or more executive meetings are anticipated pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii 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), Hawaii 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.