The County of Maui - File #: GET-1(3)2

• File #: GET-1(3)2
• Version: 2
• Type: Direct Referral
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 1/16/2019
• In control: Governance, Ethics, and Transparency Committee
• On agenda: 3/15/2019
• Title: APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS (PROSECUTING ATTORNEY) (GET-1(3))
• Related files: CR 19-7, CR 19-42

Title
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS (PROSECUTING ATTORNEY) (GET-1(3))

Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. Correspondence dated March 1, 2019, from the Mayor, transmitting a proposed resolution to approve the appointment of Donald S. Guzman as Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to Charter Sections 6-2(5) and 8-3.2.
2. Correspondence dated March 4, 2019, from the Department of the Corporation Counsel, transmitting the following:
a. A revised proposed resolution entitled "APPROVING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DONALD S. GUZMAN FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY." The purpose of the revised proposed resolution is to approve the Mayor's appointment of Donald S. Guzman as Prosecuting Attorney. The revised proposed resolution incorporates the minimum qualifications for the position, as set forth in Section 2.14.110, Maui County Code, effective January 2, 2019, and nonsubstantive revisions.
b. A proposed resolution entitled "DISAPPROVING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DONALD S. GUZMAN FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY." The purpose of the proposed resolution is to disapprove the Mayor's appointment of Donald S. Guzman as Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to Charter Sections 6-2(5) and 8-3.2.

Status
The Council must confirm or deny the appointment by April 30, 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 officers or employees; or Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to consult with legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the powers, duties, priv...