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HRS §351-69

How commission staff are hired

This section says how the commission gets its staff. Most staff are hired through the normal state process, but some key positions are filled differently. It also protects current employees' jobs.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Commission staff

(a) Supervisory, administrative, and clerical personnel necessary for the efficient functioning of the commission shall be appointed as provided in section 26-35 without regard to chapter 76, but subject to chapter 89, and provided that: (1) No position filled as of June 19, 2007 by an employee appointed pursuant to chapter 76 shall be affected by this [section]; and (2) Upon becoming vacant, any position filled as of June 19, 2007 by an employee appointed pursuant to chapter 76 shall be filled by an employee appointed without regard to chapter 76. (b) An executive director and an administrative assistant shall be appointed, without regard to chapter 76, for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§26-35 How boards and commissions are supervised

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