HRS §123-4
Naval militia officer appointments and terms
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
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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