HCC §2-164
Rules for choosing a sister city
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains what the County of Hawai'i may look for when considering a sister city relationship. The county can pick a city or county that shares history, culture, or ethnicity with local people, offers useful benefits like education or technology, has a similar size or character, or has other common bonds. It is a list of possible criteria, not a requirement.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Criteria
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The County of Hawai‘i may consider the establishment of a sister city relationship with a city or county that: (a) Shares a direct historical, cultural, or ethnic relationship with the people of the County of Hawai‘i; (b) Offers reciprocative educational, technological, or economic benefits, including special knowledge, know-how or expertise that is beneficial to the County of Hawai‘i’s businesses, industries, and labor force; (c) Is similar in population size or character to the County of Hawai‘i which makes for analogous problems and concerns and the opportunity to exchange meaningful ideas and applicable solutions for either or both places; or (d) Recognizes other common bonds that are mutually beneficial to the citizens of both places and serve as a liaison for the exchange of information and other lifestyle and practical values. (1993, ord 93-31, sec 1; am 2003, ord 03-117, sec 2.)2-164
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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