What's Being Discussed

The Merit Appeals Board (MAB) is holding a hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Leiopapa a Kamehameha Building, Room 1403, in downtown Honolulu. The MAB is a state body that handles appeals from government employees who dispute employment-related decisions. This meeting will cover:

• Review and approval of minutes from the previous open session held on November 19, 2025
• Closed-door hearings on Case No. 421 and Case No. 472 — two active employee appeals (specific details are not publicly disclosed, as these proceedings are exempt from Hawaii's open meetings law)
• A public report on any actions taken during the closed hearings
• Updates on newly filed appeals and scheduling of future meetings

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Rulings or actions related to Case No. 421 and Case No. 472, reported publicly after the closed session
• Possible announcements about new appeals and upcoming meeting dates

Who Should Pay Attention

• State government employees involved in or following Case No. 421 or Case No. 472
• Anyone who has recently filed or is considering filing an appeal with the Merit Appeals Board
• Members of the public interested in state civil service employment decisions

Public testimony is welcome on any agenda item and is limited to three minutes per speaker. Written testimony must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting by email to Jenny-Rose.N.Amita@hawaii.gov or by fax to (808) 587-1104.