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HRS §46-22.1

County council salaries

This section sets the yearly salaries for county council members, based on whether the county has more or less than 100,000 people. It lists separate pay for the chairperson and other members. No other rules are included.

counties

The statute, as written — Salaries of members of council.] Any law or county charter to the contrary notwithstanding, effective July 1, 1969, the salaries of the members of the county legislative bodies shall be as follows: (1

) In counties with more than 100,000 population: Per Year Chairperson of the council.............. $16,000 Members of the council (each)........... 14,000 (2) In counties with less than 100,000 population: Chairperson of the council.............. 12,000 Members of the council (each)........... 10,800
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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