HRS §26-36
Temporary replacements for board members
The governor can pick a temporary member to fill in for a regular board or commission member who is away from Hawaii or sick. The temporary member has the same powers and duties as the regular member while serving.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Acting members of boards
The governor may appoint an acting member of any state board or commission to serve during the temporary absence from the State or the illness of any regular member thereof. The acting member shall, during the acting member's term of service, have the same powers and duties as the regular member.
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