HRS §123-4
Naval militia officer appointments and terms
The governor appoints naval militia officers, including a commander, lieutenant commander, surgeon, and paymaster, each with lieutenant rank. The secretary of the navy may designate other officers. Commissions last four years.
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The statute, as written — Officers; appointment; term
The officers of the naval militia shall be appointed by the governor and shall consist of a commander, a lieutenant commander, a surgeon and a paymaster, each with rank of lieutenant, and such other officers as may be designated by the secretary of the navy. The term of commission shall be for four years.
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