HRS §92-71
State rules apply to local governments, with stricter local rules winning
This section says that the state's open meeting rules apply to all local governments in Hawaii. If a local government has its own stricter rules about open meetings, those stricter rules are used instead.
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The statute, as written — Political subdivision of the State; applicability
The provisions contained in this chapter shall apply to all political subdivisions of the State. Provided, however, in the event that any political subdivision of the State shall provide by charter, ordinance or otherwise, more stringent requirements relating to mandating the openness of meetings, the more stringent provisions of said charter, ordinance, or otherwise, shall apply.
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