Urging All Boards And Commissions To Conduct Annual Performance Reviews Of Their Executive Directors Or Persons Holding Equivalent Positions Exempt From Civil Service Law.
Summary
SR156 is a Senate resolution urging all Hawaii boards and commissions to conduct annual performance reviews of their executive directors, or equivalent exempt positions. The resolution frames these positions as important operational leaders who carry out board directives, manage day-to-day functions, and help advance the goals and statutory mandates of the entities they serve.
The measure does not create a new statutory requirement or change civil service law. Instead, it expresses the Senate’s recommendation that boards and commissions evaluate executive leadership each year, with attention to whether the entity is meeting state goals and legal responsibilities. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to department heads and then to the relevant boards and commissions.
Impact
Because SR156 is a resolution rather than a bill, it has no direct effect on Hawaii statutes or administrative rules. Its practical impact is advisory: it encourages boards and commissions to adopt a regular performance-review practice for executive directors and similar exempt positions, potentially influencing governance, accountability, and oversight procedures across state boards and commissions.
Sentiment
The available voting record suggests broad support, with the Senate Government Operations Committee passing the resolution 3-0 with amendments. The resolution’s tone is constructive and administrative rather than controversial, emphasizing accountability, performance management, and alignment with public goals. No opposing testimony or committee debate is provided in the record.
Contention
No specific controversy is evident in the provided materials. Any potential point of discussion would likely center on whether annual reviews should be mandatory or merely encouraged, and on how boards and commissions should evaluate exempt executive directors who are appointed rather than civil-service employees. The resolution itself avoids imposing penalties or detailed procedures, which likely reduced contention.
Same As
Urging All Boards And Commissions To Conduct Annual Performance Reviews Of Their Executive Directors Or Persons Holding Equivalent Positions Exempt From Civil Service Law.