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Chair Virginia Kapali
Jan TenBruggencate Carol Suzawa
Vice Chair Patrick Stack
Lori Koga Reid
Kawane
COUNTY OF KAUA'I CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
Monday, February 24, 2020 3:00
p.m. or shortly thereafter
Mo’ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A/B
4444 Rice Street, Līhu'e, HI 96766
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Open Session Minutes of January 27, 2020
COMMUNICATIONS
CRC 2020-02 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 13, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-06 proposing an amendment
to Charter Section 20.04 (A) relating to the disclosure requirements.
CRC 2020-03 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 13, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-09 proposing an amendment
to Charter Section 28.01, 28.02, 28.04 relating to the name, goal and duties of the
Cost Control Commission.
CRC 2020-04 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 13, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-21 A proposing amendment
to Charter Section 13.02 relating to the requirements for the position of County
Engineer.
CRC 2020-05 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 13, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-21 B proposing amendment
to Charter Section 13.02 relating to the requirements for the position of County
Engineer.
CRC 2020-06 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 13, 2020 regarding CRC-2020-01 proposing an amendment
to Charter Section 20.05(D)(2) relating to ethics advisory opinions.
CRC 2020-07 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 14, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-05 proposing an amendment
to Charter Section 11.04 relating to the minimum requirements for the position of
Chief of Police.
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CRC 2020-08 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 14, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-18 proposing amendments to
Charter Sections 29.01, 29.03 relating to Salary Commissions organization and
resolution process.
CRC 2020-09 Confidential communication received from First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas
Courson dated February 14, 2020 regarding CRC-2019-21 proposing amendment to
Charter Section 17.04 relating to the requirements for the position of Manager and
Chief Engineer of the Department of Water.
BUSINESS
CRC 2019-02 General Discussion on Charter Initiatives of Interest
CRC 2020-10 Review of proposed Charter amendments
CRC 2019-05 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 11.04 relating
to the minimum requirements for the position of Chief of Police.
CRC 2019-06 Discussion and possible action on proposed Charter amendment regarding
Ethics Disclosure Statements Requirements
CRC 2019-09 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter sections 28.01,
28.02, 28.4 relating to the name, goal and duties of the Cost Control
Commission.
CRC 2019-18 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter sections 29.01, 29.03
relating to Salary Commissions organization and resolution process.
CRC 2019-21 A Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 13.02
regarding the requirements for the position of County Engineer.
CRC 2019-21 B Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter section 13.02
regarding the requirements for the position of County Engineer.
CRC 2020-01 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter Section 20.05 D2
regarding advisory opinions by the Board of Ethics.
CRC 2019-20 Discussion and possible action on proposal to introduce a Charter amendment
creating a Department of Environmental Services.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2020, 3:00 p.m., in the Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B
ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-7(a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an
executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive session was not
anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to HRS §92-4 and shall be
limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to
the public.
ES-012 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 20.04 (A) relating to the disclosure requirements.
ES-013 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 28.01, 28.02, 28.04 relating to the name, goal and
duties of the Cost Control Commission.
ES-014 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 13.02 relating to the requirements for the position of
County Engineer.
ES-015 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 13.02 relating to the requirements for the position of
County Engineer.
ES-016 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 20.05(D)(2) relating to ethics advisory opinions.
ES-017 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 11.04 relating to the minimum requirements for the
position of Chief of Police.
ES-018 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Sections 29.01, 29.03 relating to Salary Commissions
organization and resolution process.
ES-019 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment to Charter Section 17.04 relating to the requirements for the position of
Manager and Chief Engineer of the Department of Water.
ES-020 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), the County
Attorney will provide a briefing, discussion, and consultation regarding proposed
amendment creating a Department of Environmental Services.
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cc: Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson
PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY
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COUNTY OF KAUAI
Minutes of Meeting
OPEN SESSION
Board/Commission: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION Meeting Date January 27, 2020
Location Mo‘ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A/B Start of Meeting: 3:00 p.m. End of Meeting: 4:34 p.m.
Present Chair Marissa Sandblom, Vice Chair Jan TenBruggencate. Members: Carol Suzawa, Patrick Stack, Lori Koga. Also: Boards &
Commissions Office Staff: Administrator Ellen Ching, Administrative Specialist Anela Segreti.
Testifiers: Police Commission Commissioners Mary K Hertog, Kevin Mince; Board of Ethics Chair Mia Shiraishi, Member Dean
Toyofuku; Salary Commission Chair Kenneth Rainforth; Cost Control Chair Jim Whitfield
Excused Virginia Kapali, Reid Kawane
Absent
SUBJECT DISCUSSION ACTION
Call To Order Chair Sandblom called the
meeting to order at 3:00
p.m. with five members
present which constituted a
quorum.
Agenda Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to amend the agenda to move CRC 2020-01 to go after
CRC 2019-06 so that the two Board of Ethics items can follow each other.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to amend the agenda.
Ms. Suzawa seconded.
Motion carried 5:0
Approval of
Minutes
Open Session Minutes of December 16, 2019
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to approve the Open
Session Minutes of
December 16, 2019. Ms.
Koga seconded. Motion
carried 5:0
Communications None
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Business CRC 2019-02 General Discussion on Charter Initiatives of Interest
Chair asked if there was any commissioners wishing to bring up any initiatives not on the
agenda. None responded.
No action taken
CRC 2019-05 Proposal to add to Charter, qualifications for Police Chief
Commissioners Mary K. Hertog and Kevin Mince on behalf of the Police Commission.
Commissioner Mary K Hertog, Police Commission, testified. Ms. Hertog went over the
proposed amendment and the decision of the County Council to not take it forward and
returning the request to the Charter Review Commission. She stated that at the 1/24/2020
Police Commission meeting they voted unanimously to reduce the number of years of
experience from 15 years to 12-15 years. The current commission wants to provide for future
commissions the minimum qualifications to make the selection process easier and ensure the
correct person is offered the job.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate asked Ms. Hertog to clarify the changes in the proposed
amendment as the number of years of experience as a Peace Officer. They are wanting
someone that comes up in a Police Department.
Commissioner Kevin Mince, Police Commission, testified. He gave a recap of the changes that
they are asking to be considered and approved. Change the current minimum educational level
from none to a Bachelor’s Degree, 5 years of experience to 12-15 years, 3 of the minimum 5
years be in a responsible administrative capacity to 3 years in the rank of lieutenant or higher,
law enforcement experience to experience in a full service law enforcement agency. He
explained that the full service law enforcement agency refers to a law enforcement agency that
has patrol operations, investigations and detectives, jail operations, prisoner handling, crime
scene investigations, evidence handling, recruiting, training, annual budgeting, overtime
control, public outreach and community policing. He further stated that not all law enforcement
is applicable to the job of Police Chief, i.e. Federal Law Enforcement Agents whose entire
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career involved international drug enforcement for fugitive apprehension, court bailiffs, welfare
fraud investigators, etc. He stated that though these individuals are highly experienced in their
specialties, they lacked the experience in a full service law enforcement agency.
Chair Sandblom asked to clarify the proposed changes and additions. She stated that in 2019
when the proposal first came to the Commission there were two specific things being proposed,
increase in the years of experience and the inclusion of the Bachelor’s Degree and now since
it’s gone to Council there was also the addition of Peace Officer.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate stated that there is additional language associated with a full
service law enforcement agency.
Ms. Hertog explained that the amendment was made to the resolution when it went before the
County Council hearings and now reads, change in five to fifteen years’ experience as a Peace
Officer in a full service, public sector, law enforcement agency.
Mr. Mince stated that they specified Peace Officer because someone could be a civilian and
gain the experience working in a Police Department.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate asked if there may be ranking systems in some law enforcement
agencies that would not be comparable to a Lieutenant.
Mr. Mince answered that they qualified it and Ms. Hertog feels that it is absolutely clear.
Mr. Mince suggested that equivalent to Lieutenant of higher could be added.
Nicholas Courson, First Deputy County Attorney, added that the word administrative carries a
very heavy meaning from his and HR’s point of view. Mr. Courson shared that when it’s been
discussed in the past an HR rep stated that when they thought of administrative that is someone
who is creating policy and planning and directing the organization/section. When Mr. Courson
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further looked up the law an administrative position the court looks at the following criteria:
the level and extent to which the individual exercises authority and judgement to direct
employees, determine methods, means and personnel by which the employer’s operations are to
be carried out or the extent to which the individual determines, formulates and effectuates his
employers policies. He stated that the word administrative is heavy in the way that the County
looks at it and an individual would need to be at least a Captain in KPD rank structure and the
high level that they are looking for is in the Charter. Regarding the comment on what law
enforcement means, he agreed that it’s an ambiguous word, and whether to add a degree is a
policy call and feels that it’s the Commission advocating.
Ms. Hertog interprets administrative as a supervisor that knows personnel and what they have to
do to supervise. She feels that someone that is going to make policy is going to be the chief or
deputy chief, not a lieutenant, they will carry out the policies.
Ms. Hertog gave Vice Chair TenBruggencate the proposed language.
Ms. Koga asked if a person with a bachelor’s degree in Communications would qualify.
Ms. Hertog said she would not rule them out as communication skills are important part of the
job.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate stated that it would be the Commission to make a decision as to
what degrees they will accept.
Mr. Courson stated that in a law suit on Hawaii Island a few years ago a person with a Juris
Doctor was put in charge of their Department of Environmental Services and the administration
said that it was the Mayor that determines what the Charter means and the court disagreed, there
is a cause of action that can be used called quo warranto which forces anyone that holds a
position to prove that they are qualified to hold it. It is reviewable and a problem with
equivalencies. He notified them that if the Charter Commission wants to go forward for a
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review he will check with Human Resources if they could implement it.
Ms. Hertog clarified that if a candidate had the highest scores she would not discount them
because of a degree in Communication.
The Commissioners discussed the proposal in regards to the years of experience, bachelor’s
degree and changes since first presented to the Commission.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate clarified that if approved today it will go to the Office of the
County Attorney for review of form and legality.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to approve CRC
2019-05 edited proposed
amendment regarding the
qualifications of the Police
Chief provided by the Police
Commission. Ms. Koga
seconded. Motion carried
5:0
CRC 2019-06 Discussion and possible action on proposed Charter amendment regarding Ethics
Disclosure Statements Requirements
Chair Mia Shiraishi and Member Dean Toyofuku testified on behalf of the Board of Ethics.
Chair Shiraishi shared the revised language of proposal originally submitted, adding managing
director, agency and division heads as recommended and “regulatory employees”. She listed
positions of “regulatory employees” as defined in County of Hawaii Charter.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate asked if they could put “regulatory employees” in the charter
without also having the definition.
Chair Shiraishi replied that her understanding is that it would be defined in the rules if it
becomes a Charter amendment, and if it makes it to the ballot the definition would be part of the
explanation.
Mr. Courson stated that the Board of Ethics has administrative rules and they can be used to
clarify and expand on procedures and definitions.
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Chair Shiraishi noted that “regulatory employees” has been discussed in Board meetings and
definition could be found in their minutes.
Mr. Toyofuku gave some background as to why they are proposing the change in the
amendment. He shared the State Ethics Conference that he attended and what he learned in
relation to what the other counties do and wanting to expand the range of employees that should
file a disclosure. He explained that that the Charter and Rules are very broad to gather guidance
from.
Chair Shiraishi feels that it will make it easier for employees to know if they need to file. She
feels that this proposed amendment will bring Kauai on par with other counties.
Commission discussed if this proposal made it to the ballot where they would define
“regulatory employees” and if definition needs to be part of the Charter amendment.
Ms. Shiraishi shared that she did not feel that the definition needs to be in the Charter and that
they can amend the Rules of the Board to add the definition.
Mr. Toyofuku added changes the Board has made to the disclosure form and instructions as
well as sending out reminders to file.
Mr. Courson pointed out that if the Commission wants the definition in the Charter there is a
section called Definitions, Section 23.01 that it can be added to. He also agreed that it can be
done by administrative rule.
Chair Sandblom entertained a motion.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to approve CRC
2019-06 proposed
amendment regarding ethics
disclosure statements with a
change to read after
managing director, heads
and deputies of all
departments, agencies, and
divisions, putting rank first,
to send to Office of County
Attorney to review. Ms.
Koga seconded. Motion
carried 5:0
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CRC 2020-01 Discussion and possible action on proposal to amend Charter Section 20.05 D2
regarding advisory opinions by the Board of Ethics.
Chair Mia Shiraishi and Member Dean Toyofuku testified on behalf of the Board of Ethics.
Chair Shiraishi explained that at the State Ethics Conference it was brought to their attention
that Kauai and other counties had in their Charter’s language that say that advisory opinions not
rendered within forty-five (45) days are deemed a finding of no breach of the code. The
Honolulu attorney and the Board find that to be problematic. The proposal presented is to strike
out the forty-five (45) days are deemed a finding of no breach of the code.
Chair discussed with Commissioners how it can be a time crunch if a meeting is not held based
on when the request is received.
Mr. Courson stated that the Board could subsequently render a new opinion, which is what he
would advise in this situation. Explaining that no conflict would be found during that period
where they could not meet, but when they could meet they should substitute in their written
opinion that it is fine or not. He also shared that it was hard to get it to forty-five days with the
voters.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate shared that he has seen where it has been used by persons to not
vote on controversial issues because they have not received an opinion from the Board of
Ethics.
Mr. Courson clarified that what was described by Vice Chair TenBruggencate may no w be
avoided to go on indefinitely because there is a time limit. He also stated that the Board needs
to act by the next meeting and do not have time to gather additional information or witnesses.
He offered that there is a remedy and that is to revoke it at the next meeting. He went on to say
that in his corporate memory the times that the Board has not met the 45 days the person had
waived the 45 days.
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The Commission discussed various scenarios on the impact of removing the 45 days.
Chair Shiraishi emphasized that the language states that a decision shall be rendered, perhaps
not within 45 days, but will be rendered.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate asked if there is a way to access rulings.
Mr. Toyofuku explained that it is public record and can be requested. The Board has discussed
creating a data base in perhaps a searchable PDF file, as well as reviewing past opinions due to
changes in laws.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to approve CRC
2020-01 proposed
amendment to Section 20.05
(D) (2) as submitted to be
reviewed by the Office of
the County Attorney. Ms.
Koga seconded. Motion
carried 5:0
CRC 2019-18 Discussion and possible action on letter received from the Salary Commission dated
November 6, 2019 regarding Proposal Amendment to the Kaua’i County Charter.
Kenneth Rainforth, Vice Chair, testified on behalf of the Salary Commission.
Mr. Rainforth testified that the Commission proposed to repeat the proposed language that was on
the ballot a couple of years ago. At the 11/25/19 Charter Commission meeting a proposal from the
administration regarding the Salary Commission was also presented and he took that to the Salary
Commission and they discussed it and feel that it is a workable amendment. The Salary
Commission is in support of the administrations proposed language.
Discussion of how the language will get on the ballot and clarification that it will not go before the
Council.
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Vice Chair TenBruggencate restated that there are two sections to be amended, one is that the
Commission is the final arbitrator of salaries of and the other is how Commissioners are appointed.
Commissioners discussed the proposal on the last ballot versus what is being proposed now.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate askee if this amendment passed, how would the appointments occur,
and does it need to be in the proposed language.
Mr. Courson stated that there is a conflict on another part of the Charter, Section 23.02 (B) which
states that all members of boards and commissions shall be appointed and may be removed by the
mayor, with the approval of the council, except that members of board and commissions established
by ordinance may be appointed and removed as provided by ordinance. He stated that this is
accomplishable but not simply by changing the language there and will need work. In response to
Vice Chair TenBruggencates question that terms will be reset and some will start with very short
terms, and this does not need to be part of the language.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate asked if they could amend both sections in one ballot measure.
Mr. Courson replied that he will see what can be done.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to approve CRC
2019-18 the recommended
proposed amendment from
the administration regarding
the Salary Commission to
be reviewed by the Office of
the County Attorney with a
solution to how it violates
23.02 (B). Ms. Koga
seconded. Motion carried
5:0
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CRC 2019-21 Discussion and possible action to amend Charter qualifications for a County
Engineer and Water Manager.
Vice Chair TenBruggencate
moved to defer. Ms.
Suzawa seconded. Motion
carried 5:0
Chair Sandblom asked if anyone in the audience had some thoughts.
Jim Whitfield, Vice Chair of the Cost Control Commission asked about the status of the Cost
Control proposed amendment
Chair Sandblom stated that it was sent to the County Attorney’s Office for review and will be on
next month’s agenda.
Announcements Next meeting: Monday, February 24, 2020, 3:00 p.m., in the Mo’ikeha Building, Meeting Room
2A/2B.
Adjournment Chair Sandblom entertained a motion to adjourn. Ms. Suzawa moved to
adjourn the meeting at
4:34pm. Ms. Koga
seconded. Motion carried
5:0
Submitted by: __________________________________ Reviewed and Approved by: _________________________________________
Anela Segreti, Administrative Specialist Marissa Sandblom, Chair Elect
( ) Approved as circulated.
( ) Approved with amendments. See minutes of ______ meeting.
CRC 2020-10
Proposed Charter Amendment Proposed by: Status
1 CRC 2019-03 Amend to remove the County Auditor’s Office Commissioner Ricky
Watanabe
Defer, waiting on Council.
Received 12/16/19
2 CRC 2019-04 Amend time limit for negligence claims to comply
with State law
County Atty. Received drafted proposed amendment from Adam Roversi.
Approved 8/26/19
3 CRC 2019-05 Amend minimum qualifications for the Police Chief Police Commission County Council has a resolution to place on ballot. Resolution
failed 12/4/19. CRC to review amended proposed
amendment.
Approved 1/27/20.
Sent to OCA for review 1/28/20
Received from OCA 2/13/20
4 CRC 2019-06 Amend to broaden who must file a Disclosure
Statement
Board of Ethics Defer, BOE to draft proposed language. Draft received,
correction made to proposed language by J TenBruggencate.
Approved 1/27/20.
Sent to OCA for review 1/28/20.
Received from OCA 2/13/20
5 CRC 2019-09 Amend to Cost Control and Revenue Enhancement
Commission
Cost Control Proposed language drafted by M Sandblom.
Approved 12/16/19.
Sent to OCA for review 1/28/20.
Received from OCA 2/13/20
6 CRC 2019-11 Amend to allow Commissioners to serve on
another Board/Commission after serving two terms.
Liquor Commission Proposed amendment sent to OCA for review on 11/27/19;
Memo from OCA 12/9/19.
Received 12/16/19
7 CRC 2019-13 Amend if there are only two candidates in a
primary election for Mayor or Prosecuting Atty., the candidate
receiving the highest number of votes in a primary election shall
be elected.
Prosecuting Atty. Received 10/28/19
8 CRC 2019-14 Amend to reconcile filling a P.A. vacancy of a year
up to 18 months.
Prosecuting Atty. PA drafted amendment.
Sent to OCA for review on 11/14/19.
Memo from OCA 12/9/19.
Approved 12/16/19
9 CRC 2019-18 Amend Charter to grant Salary Commission sole
authority to review and compensate all county elected officials
and appointed directors and their deputy directors
Salary Commission Defer.
Approved 12/16/19, 1/27/20.
Sent to OCA for review 1/28/20.
Received 2/13/20
10 CRC 2019-19 amend Mayoral Chain of Succession Defer.
Received 12/16/19.
Proposed Charter Amendments for 2020
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Proposed Charter Amendment Proposed by: Status
11 CRC 2019-20 Amend to create a Dept of Environ Services Admin Sent to OCA for review on 11/27/19.
Memo from OCA 12/9/19.
Approved 12/16/20 with changes to description of the
director.
Resent to OCA for review 1/28/20 and 2/14/20.
12 CRC 2019-20 Amend to create an IT Dept Admin Sent to OCA for review on 11/27/19.
Memo from OCA 12/9/19.
Received 12/16/19
13 CRC 2019-21 A Amend qualifications for the County Engineer Admin Defer.
Sent to OCA for review on 12/27/19.
Received from OCA 2/13/20.
14 CRC 2019-21 B Amend qualifications for the County Engineer Admin Defer.
Sent to OCA for review on 12/27/19.
Received from OCA 2/13/20.
15 CRC 2019-21 C Amend qualifications for Water Manager Admin Defer.
Sent to OCA for review on 1/28/20.
Received from OCA 2/13/20.
16 CRC 2020-01 Amend Charter Section 20.05 D2 Advisory Opinions Board of Ethics Approved 1/27/20.
Sent to OCA for review on 1/28/20
Received form OCA 2/13/20