HRS §76-12
Director's duties for human resources in civil service
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The director of human resources must represent the public's interest in improving civil service, help schools and groups improve standards, advise the chief executive on policies, and investigate how human resources rules are enforced.
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The statute, as written — General powers and duties of director
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 director shall: (1) Represent the public interest in the improvement of human resources administration in the civil service; (2) Assist in fostering the interest of institutions of learning and civic, professional, and employee organizations in the improvement of human resources standards in civil service; (3) Advise the chief executive on policies and problems concerning the human resources program; and (4) Make investigations concerning the administration of human resources policies in the civil service, including any matter respecting the enforcement or effect of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder, or the action or failure to act of any officer or employee with respect thereto.
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