§78-3.6 Experimental modernization projects; county boards of water supply. It is the intent of this section to encourage and facilitate improvements in the human resource programs of qualifying boards of water supply. With or without the approval from the chief executive, the director of any qualifying board of water supply may conduct experimental modernization projects to determine whether specific changes in its human resource program would result in a more desirable program for the jurisdiction.
Prior to the implementation of any experimental modernization project, the director of any qualifying board of water supply shall:
(1) Develop a plan identifying:
(A) The purpose of the project;
(B) The methodology to be used;
(C) The duration of the project;
(D) The criteria for evaluation of the project; and
(E) The cost of the project, if any; and
(2) Consult and negotiate with the exclusive representative if a modification or waiver of any provision in a collective bargaining agreement, including any new provision, is necessary to conduct the project.
The representative of the qualifying board of water supply and the exclusive representative shall mutually agree in writing to any modification, waiver, or new provision before the project is implemented.
While the board of water supply project is in progress, it shall not be limited by state or local personnel laws and rules, but shall be in compliance with all equal employment opportunity laws, laws prohibiting discrimination, and chapter 89.
For purposes of this section, "qualifying board of water supply" means any county board of water supply serving a population of 500,000 or more persons. [L 2003, c 40, §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 7. Public Officers and Employees
78-1 Citizenship and residence; exceptions.
78-2.6 Prospective employees; suitability for public employment.
78-2.7 Criminal history record checks.
78-2.8 Public employees; termination.
78-3.1 Whistleblowers; notice.
78-3.5 Experimental modernization projects.
78-3.6 Experimental modernization projects; county boards of water supply.
78-4 Boards and commissions; service limited.
78-8 Persons subject to sections 78-8 to 78-11.
78-9 Failure to appear or testify, termination of employment.
78-12 Salary withheld for indebtedness to the government.
78-16.5 Pay of officers and employees on active military service and other periods.
78-17 Payment of salaries or wages upon discharge from service.
78-21 Limitation of liability.
78-23.6 Leave of absence to serve as bone marrow donor or organ donor.
78-24 Injured employee; liability of third persons.
78-25 Credits for employees receiving workers' compensation benefits; wage supplement.
78-27 Temporary inter- and intra-governmental assignments and exchanges.
78-28 In-service training programs.
78-29 Incentive and service awards.
78-31 Paid leave; education of children.
78-32 Payment of approved travel costs for public officers and employees.
78-52 Peer support counseling; sessions.
78-53 Pretax transportation benefit program.
78-64 New employees; orientation on benefits and rights.
78-65 County mayors; outside employment and emoluments prohibited.