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30 KIUC CURRENTS In the application, KIUC agrees to provide $6 million for new minimization measures at locations that state and federal agencies have identified as constituting the greatest risk to the endangered or threatened species. These measures include undergrounding lines (the Wailua area, to be funded by federal stimulus money), reconfiguring lines at and near Keālia Beach (including undergrounding), and reconfiguring numerous other distribution line segments to reduce the number of wire layers with which birds could potentially collide and lowering the height sufficiently to bring them beneath shielding terrain, vegetation or structures. KIUC also will provide an average of $955,000 a year toward general and speciesspecific mitigation measures, which include: ◼ Continued funding for the SOS program. ◼ Carrying out seabird colony management and predator control in Limahuli Valley and Hono O Na Pali Natural Area Reserve. ◼ Updating prior studies of estimates of atsea seabird populations. ◼ Conducting a twoyear auditory survey to locate additional seabird breeding colonies. ◼ Funding development and implementation of an underline monitoring program aimed at better understanding take by overhead utility structures. ◼ For each of the years the Short Term Seabird HCP remains in effect beyond year three, undertaking habitat management within Wainiha Valley or another suitable location and possibly providing financial support for the continuation of DLNR’s existing radar survey program, should other funding sources become unavailable. “This is an important step in obtaining a clear direction from the state and federal agencies on where KIUC should be investing its members’ money in order to minimize and mitigate potential impacts of our facilities on the endangered and threatened seabirds that exist on Kaua‘i,” said KIUC Support Services Manager Carey Koide, who is in charge of KIUC seabird mitigation efforts. “We have filed two HCP applications over the past three years, which have not resulted in a finalized HCP and incidental take permit/license. KIUC remains committed to completing this process, and with support from the governmental agencies, we are optimistic that the HCP can be approved by the end of 2010.”
County of Kaua‘i Charter Review Commission 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766 RELATING TO COUNTY COUNCIL TERMS “Shall the term of office for council members be extended from two to four years with a limit of two consecutive four year terms?” Vote YES or NO Background: Currently, council members can serve a maximum of four consecutive two year terms. Explanation: This proposed Charter amendment will allow council members to serve two consecutive four year terms. Council members who have already served two consecutive four year terms may only seek reelection to the office of County Council after one election cycle has elapsed. RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR MANAGING DIRECTOR “Shall the Mayor’s Administrative Assistant, whose title shall be changed to Managing Director, be required to have appropriate job qualifications and perform certain duties?” Vote YES or NO Background: Kaua‘i is the only County with an Administrative Assistant rather than a Managing Director. Currently, the Administrative Assistant must be 30 years of age and meet all requirements as a registered voter on Kaua‘i for at least three years prior to assuming the job. Explanation: This proposed Charter amendment changes the Administrative Assistant title to Managing Director and would add the following minimum qualifications: (1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in public administration, business, or a related field and (2) At least five years experience in an administrative or managerial position. The amendment also clarifies the duties of the Managing Director to include: (1) Serve as the Mayor’s principal administrative aide; (2) Oversee the administrative functioning of all administrative departments; (3) Prescribe administrative standards and evaluate the Explanation of County Charter Amendments Proposed in the 2010 General Election performance of all departments under the Director’s oversight; (4) Attend County Council meetings and provide information and reports as required; and (5) Perform other duties as required by the Charter or assigned by the Mayor. RELATING TO FINANCIAL PROCEDURES “Shall the Charter provisions relating to centralized purchasing and disposition of surplus property be changed to conform with State law?” Vote YES or NO Background: Several existing Charter requirements regarding the County’s financial procedures are outdated and have never been changed since they were approved in 1969. Explanation: This proposed Charter amendment updates the County’s financial procedures regarding centralized purchasing and disposition of surplus property to conform to current State law. RELATING TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY CONTRACTS “Shall the dollar limit without competitive bidding for contracts with County officers, employees or firms in which an officer or employee has a substantial interest, be increased from $500 to $1,000?” Vote YES or NO Background: The Charter currently requires a competitive bid process whenever the County enters into a contract of $500 or more with a County officer or employee or a company in which an officer or employee has ownership or substantial interest. Explanation: This proposed Charter amendment increases the dollar amount required for competitive bidding from $500 to $1,000 when the County enters into contracts with a County officer or employee or a company in which an officer or employee has ownership or substantial interest. (Emphasis added) OCTOBER 2010 31
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