OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU

530 SOUTH KING STREET, ROOM 300 • HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813
PHONE: (808) 768-4141 • FAX: (808) 768-4242 • INTERNET: wvm.honolulu.gov

KIRK CALDWELL ROY K. AMEMIYA, JR.

MAYOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

GEORGETrE T. DEEMER
DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Dear Chair Martin and Councilmembers:
Pursuant to Section 13-103(b) of the Revised Charter of the City and County o
Honolulu, I hereby reappoint, subject to confirmation by your Honorable Body,
Max J. Sword as a member of the Police Commission. Mr. Sword will serve for a term
to expire on December31, 2020. I would appreciate your favorable consideration of
Mr. Sword’s reappointment and request adoption by the City Council in the most
expedient manner possible.
I have enclosed Mr. Sword’s personal information form for your review. For any
general inquiries you may have regarding this appointment, please contact my
executive assistant, Justin Gruenstein, at 768-6603.

Sincerely,

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Kirk Caldwell
Mayor
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Max J. Sword
Honolulu Police Department
Police Commission
Ethics Commission

MAYOR’S MESSAGE — 59
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HONOLULU, HAWAII

RESOLUTION

RELATING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MAX J. SWORD TO SERVE ON THE

POLICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

WHEREAS, Section 6-1 605, Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu,
1973 (“RCH”), as amended, establishes a Police Commission consisting of seven
members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council; and

WHEREAS, the major duties of the Police Commission are:

(1) Adopt such rules as it may consider necessary for the conduct of its
business and review rules and regulations for the administration of the
department;

(2) Review the annual budget prepared by the Chief of Police and make
recommendations to the Mayor;

(3) Submit an annual report to the Mayor and the City Council;

(4) Receive, consider and investigate charges brought by the public against
the conduct of the department or any of its members and submit a written
report of its findings to the Chief of Police;

(5) Review and, if deemed necessary, make recommendations on the Police

Chiefs five-year plan and any update of the Chief’s goals and objectives
for the police department;

(6) Compare at least annually the actual achievements of the police

department against the goals and objectives of the five-year plan or latest
update; and

(7) Evaluate, at least annually, the performance of duties by the Chief of

Police;

and

WHEREAS, by Mayor’s Letter, dated June 3, 2016, the Mayor has reappointed
Max J. Sword to the Police Commission; and

WHEREAS, if confirmed by the Council, Mr. Sword, whose initial term expired on
December 31, 2015, will serve for a second term which expires on December 31, 2020;
and

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HONOLULU, HAWAII

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Section 13-1 03, RCH, requires an appointee to the Police

Commission to be a registered voter of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed Mr. Sword’s qualifications and character
and finds that he qualifies to serve on the Police Commission; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City and County of Honolulu that the
reappointment of Max J. Sword to the Police Commission for a term expiring on
December 31, 2020 is hereby confirmed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council expresses its appreciation to

Mr. Sword for his commitment and willingness to actively participate in city government;
and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the

Mayor, the Chief of Police, the Chair of the Police Commission and Max J. Sword.

INTRODUCED BY:

DATE OF INTRODUCTION:

Honolulu, Hawaii Councilmembers

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 CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
MAYOR APPOINTMENT / BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBER
NOMINATION FORM

I. Position Nominated to: Honolu Police Commission

2. Name; Max John Sword
(First) (Middle) (Last)

3. Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes ~ NoC

Are you a resident of the City and County of Honolulu? Yes K] No C
If yes, how long 40 ..

Are you a registered voter in the City and County of Honolulu? Yes J~] No C

4. Political affiliation (Civil Service Commission and Liquor Commission nominees only) ____________________

5. Occupation: Hotel Executive

6. Name and address of employer or firm:
Outrigger Enterprises Group, 2375 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu, HI. 96815

7. Does your employer do any business with the City and County of Honolulu?
Yesfil No ~] If yes, state the nature of business and approximate dollar amount in the last five
years:

8. Do you or does any member of your immediate family hold office or own stock in any firm?
YesO Noj~j

9. Does the firm do business with the City and County of Honolulu? Yes j~ No ~
If yes, provide details including the name(s) of the firm:

10. Do you have any part-time employment, professional activity, or financial interests other than those
indicated in the previous question? Yes f~] No C
If yes, provide details:
Soccer Referee

11. Do you foresee any possible conflict between your present work, financial investments, business
transactions or any other activity which would be incompatible with the proper discharge of your
official duties or hinder you from effectively carrying out the duties for which you have been
appointed? Yes ~ No EEl

12. Are any members of your family employed by the City and County of Honolulu or any attached
agency? Yes j~ No~ Jf yes, please speci& the department and division:

13. Are there any incidents in your past that may jeopardize your nomination
YesC No~~j
 14. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, provide details:
No
15. Education:
Marist Brothers (Am. Samoa). Levuka Public Sch (Fiji). Punphou Sch (Hawaii)
Peru State College (Nebraska)
16. Provide a summary of major work experience for the last ten (10) years. Begin with your present job
including military (attach additional sheets if necessary or resume):
Handling community and government affairs for Outrigger Enterprises Group.

17. Community activities, etc. (also list any service on any other board or commission Federal, State or
County):
See aft ached bio.

18. Have you ever been a member of a board or commission with the City and County of Honolulu?
Yes j~No j] Eyes, provide name(s) of board/commission:
2001 Reapportionment Commission

19. Will you be able to commit to the full teiw of this appointment? Yes ~5~] No C

20. Will you be able to commit to meeting dates and times? Yes El No C

21. Are you regularly away from Honolulu? Yes ~j No j5~] If yes, please explain:

22. Are you willing to make a confidential financial disclosure to the city Ethics Commission upon
appointment and yearly thereafter? Yes f~J No C

23. What do you understand to be the prime duties of your county appointment?
Hire, evaluate and if needed replace the Police Chief.
Adyiqe thn Pnlir.e Chief nn the annual departmønt huidget
Adjuticate complaints brougljagainst police officers.
Adiudicate contested case hearings between police officers and the city.
The above statements made by me are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief and are made in good faith.

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(JSisnature~ (Date)

The completedform and any attachment(s) will be posted by the City Clerk and available on the
City’s DocuShare Website.
Max J. Sword
Vice President of Industry Affairs
Outrigger Enterprises Group Inc.
Max Sword is responsible for promoting Outrigger Enterprises and Hawaii’s visitor industiy
to a wide range of local communities and audiences. These include community leaders,
government officials and business operators. He serves as Outrigger’s primaiy point of
contact with a variety of community, business and governmental organizations, and assists
with numerous community programs, including the Visitor lndusta’y Charity Walk and
various athletic organizations, plus fundraising efforts on behalf of such organizations as
the March of Dimes and American Diabetes Association.
Education
Marist Brothers School, American Samoa
Levuka Public School, Levuka, Fiji
Fia Iloa High School, American Samoa
Punahou School, Honolulu, HI.
Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska
Current Positions & Membership
American Judicature Society:
Member 2000 Present
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American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO):

Member 1985- Present
Association of Apartment Owners of Ala Moana Hotel Condominium
Board of Directors 2007 Present
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Association of Apartment Owners of the Regency on Beachwalk

Board of Directors 2008 Present
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Barstow Foundation
Board of Trustees 2007 — Present
Hawaii Lifeguard Association:
Board of Directors 1995- Present
Hawaii Hotel Association:
Member
Board of Directors 1998 Present
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Honolulu Police Commission

Commissioner 2008 Present
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March of Dimes:
Board of Governors 2012 Present
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National Federation of State High School Associations:

Member 2000 Present
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 0-Men’s Club (Punahou Lettermen)
Lifetime Member
United States Soccer Federation
Member 1998- Present

Past Positions & Membership

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO):
Kaneohe Regional Commissioner 1990- 93(3 years)
State Director 1995-2001 (6 years)
Coach 1987-2002 (15 years)
National Games Chair (2002)
Association of Apartment Owners of Beach Walk Condominium
(A Commercial Project)
Board of Directors! Vice President 2010 —2012 (2 years)
Association of Pacific Island Legislators
Conference Committee 1995 1999 (4 years)
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Calvary Episcopal Church (Kaneohe):

Vestry (Board) Member 1987 -90 (3 years)
Calvary Episcopal Church (Kaneohe) Day-Care:
Chairman of Board 1982 87 (5 years)
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Consortium for Pacific Arts & Cultures:

Board member 1997-2002 (5 years)
CSAH (CoEd Soccer Association of Hawaii)
President 2007 2010
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Honolulu City Council Reapportionment Commission

2001
Judiciary Salary Commission:
Chairman 1994 97 (3 years)
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Judicial Selection Commission:

1997-2003 (6 years)
Legislative Salary Commission:
Member 1996
March of Dimes:
Board of Directors 2000 -2014

PlC (Pacific Islanders in Communication)

Boardmember (1997—2003)
Samoan Service Providers Association:
Board member 1987-1989(2 years)
 Entrepreneurial Program Chairman 1994-2006 (12 years)
Selection Committee State Water Commission:
Member 1995 1997 (2 years)
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Member 2014-2015 (1 year)

TOP (Thank Our Paws):
Board of Directors 2007 2012 (5 years)
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Waikiki Health Center:

Board member 1985- 1988 (3 years)
Community Committees:
Duke Kahanamoku Statue (Co-Chair) 1993- 1995
Lunalilo Homes Fundraising 1996-1999
Mayors Challenge Cup 2008
Swing With A Mission Philipine Mission 1991-1 997
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Samoan Flag Day 1995-1 998

Princess Ka’iulani Statue (Chair) 1998- 1999
Personal
• Born 1951 in American Samoa
• Married to Mona K Wood-Sword. 2 Children, 4 grandchildren.
o Nikki Sword
• Makeila
• Max
o Christopher-James Sword
• Austin
• Kainoa
• Bestowed the Ali’i Chief title of “Saveatama”, Samoa (formally Western Samoa) in
1999.
Work Experience
• Worked in the tourism industry for over 40 years.
- As a deck hand, Licensed Captain & Vice President with a cruise boat company.
- Bus Driver.
- Musician.
- Private Businessman.
• Last 30 years with Outrigger Enterprises Group (Outrigger Hotels & Resorts)
Has been in the governmental/community affairs field, in one area or another, for almost 30
years. Besides work here in Hawaii, and due to his extensive family ties in every corner of
the Pacific Ocean, he has worked with a number of Pacific Island governments, businesses
and organizations.
Had a hand in passing many legislative measures that has shaped the way tourism
business is done today, the “Gross Up” tax provisions, the methodology by which taxes on
employee salaries and benefits are applied to Hotel Management Contracts, the formation
of Hawaii Tourism Authority to name a few.
He has also been involved with the community extensively through various organizations,
like the March of Dimes, SSPA Entrepreneurial Program and the American Youth Soccer
Organization (AYSO).
For March of Dimes, working every year on their main fundraiser, Governor’s Bal, for
SSPA, as the Chair of the Entrepreneurial Program, he has helped secure multi-million
dollar funding from the State and Federal government and has been active in their
scholarship programs. While with AYSO, brought the AYSO National Games to Hawaii in
the summer of 2002, the first national youth tournament to be held in Hawaii. The National
Games brought 192 teams to Hawaii (7,000+ participants) for a week of soccer games.
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CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
STATE OF HAWAII

Qtertititate
4 Glen Takahashi, City clerk of the City & County of Honolulu, State of Hawall do hereby certify that,

MAXJ. SWORD

a resident of the City and County of Honolulu, State of Hawall is a duly registered elector (voter) of the

Precinct 03 Representative Districtj~, State of Hawaii

Affidavit No. 8462241 Registration Date: 08/23/1984

Birth Date:

In Witness Whereot I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City and County of Honolulu

to be affixed this 3 June 2016.

Signature Block
Siqnature of Elector Glen Takahash4 City Clerk
city and County of Honolulu
State of Hawall