Title
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS (CORPORATION COUNSEL) (GET-1(2))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Correspondence dated January 14, 2019, from the Mayor, transmitting a copy of the Mayor's correspondence to the Council Chair, dated January 2, 2019 (received January 8, 2019), transmitting a proposed resolution to approve the appointment of Patrick K. Wong as Corporation Counsel, pursuant to Charter Sections 6-2(5) and 8-2.2.
2. Correspondence dated January 16, 2019, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a revised proposed resolution entitled "APPROVING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR CORPORATION COUNSEL." The purpose of the revised proposed resolution is to approve the Mayor's appointment of Patrick K. Wong as Corporation Counsel. The revised proposed resolution incorporates the minimum qualifications for the position, as set forth in Section 2.14.100, Maui County Code, effective January 2, 2019, and nonsubstantive revisions.
3. Correspondence dated January 16, 2019, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled "DISAPPROVING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR CORPORATION COUNSEL." The purpose of the proposed resolution is to disapprove the Mayor's appointment of Patrick K. Wong as Corporation Counsel, pursuant to Charter Sections 6-2(5) and 8-2.2.
Status
The Council must confirm or deny the appointment by March 9, 2019, or the appointment will be deemed confirmed. The Committee may consider whether to recommend adoption of the revised proposed resolution approving the appointment or the proposed resolution disapproving the appointment, with or without further 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)(2), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of off...
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