2011 HAWAII COUNTY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

* 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2011 Council Chambers 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720

ORDER OF BUSINESS

OPENING REMARKS

Council Chair, Dominic Yagong
Mayor, William P. Kenoi

INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONERS

* Valerie Poindexter (District 1)
* Jeffrey Melrose (District 2)
* John “Mike” Middlesworth (Distri
* Rene Siracusa (District 5)
* Linda Ugalde (District 6)
* Dru Mamo Kanuha (District 7)
* Craig “Bo” Kahui (District 8)
* Joseph Carvalho (District 9)

ROLL CALL

NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS

(Testimony will be taken only on items on the agenda and will be limited to three minutes per item.)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

COMMUNICATIONS

COMM. 1: SUPPORT STAFF FOR 2011 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
From County Clerk Jamae K. K. Kawauchi, dated April 18, 2011, identifying Redistricting Commission staff, support personnel, and description of respective roles.
— The staff and support personnel for the Redistricting Commission shall be as follows:
Michael Udovic, Esq. – Redistricting Commission Counsel
Patricia Nakamoto, Supervisor, Elections Division – Technical Support
Karen Eoff – Redistricting Commission Secretary

COMM. 2: BUDGET FOR 2011 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
From County Clerk Jamae K. K. Kawauchi, dated April 18, 2011, describing the Redistricting Commission Budget.
— The operating budget for the 2011 Hawaii County Redistricting Commission are $7,000 and $75,000 for the current fiscal year and FY 2012, respectively. These funds will be used for Redistricting Commission expenses, reimbursement of allowable fees and costs incurred by Commissioners and Commission staff, and for the purchase of software programs and/or appropriate equipment necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Redistricting Commission.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

1. Adoption of the Rules of Procedure

2. State Office of Elections – “Redistricting 101”Power point presentation by David Rosenbrock.

3. County of Hawaii – Office of the Corporation Counsel
a. Presentation on Sunshine Law, Ethics, and Financial Disclosure.
b. Presentation on Laws governing Redistricting Commission.
c. Redistricting Commission Timeline and Deadlines.

4. Meetings
Discussion on location, frequency and time of day for Commission meetings.

REPORTS

REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 323-4264 by April 21. Relay users, call 711-323-4264 to contact our office.

Videoconferencing is available at the following locations:
* Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
* Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5