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HRS §436B-6

How the board picks leaders and runs meetings

This section explains how a board organizes itself. It must elect a chair and vice-chair each year, meet at least twice a year, and follow open meeting rules. A majority of members must be present and agree for decisions to count.

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The statute, as written — Organization of boards

(a) Immediately upon the qualification and appointment of the original members, and annually thereafter, the board shall elect one member as chair and one member as vice-chair. In the absence of both the chair and the vice-chair to preside at a meeting, the members present shall select a chair pro tem. (b) Each board shall meet not less than twice a year at a time and place determined by the board. (c) The majority of the members to which the board is entitled shall constitute a quorum. The concurrence of a majority of the members to which the board is entitled shall be necessary to make any action taken by the board valid. Each board shall conduct its meetings in accordance with chapters 91 and 92.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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