HRS §50-3
How county charter commissions are formed
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The mayor of each county can create charter commissions, but the county's legislative body must approve them. Each commission has eleven members, and the mayor picks one as chair. If a member leaves, the mayor fills the spot with the same approval.
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The statute, as written — Charter commissions
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 mayor of each county may appoint successive charter commissions with the approval of the legislative body of the county. The commission shall consist of eleven members, one of whom shall be appointed by the mayor as the chairperson of the commission. Any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the mayor of the county with the approval of the legislative body of the county.
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