Creating the Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission

(a) There is established a commission to be known as the “Hawai‘i County Cultural Resources Commission,” hereinafter referred to as the “commission.” (b) The commission shall consist of nine appointed members. The members shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the Council, with representation from the following professionals and persons with special interest in: architecture, history, archaeology, planning, architectural history, Hawaiian culture, traditional ADMINISTRATION § 2-226 Native Hawaiian burial practices as practiced prior to foreign contact, and ethnic history and culture of Hawai‘i County. The mayor shall solicit lists of two or more persons, recommended by community and professionals, such as the historic societies, architects, and the state Office of Hawaiian affairs, for consideration in making commission appointments. Commission members should have a demonstrated interest, competence and/or knowledge in historic preservation. The commission shall be comprised of members from different areas of the County who possess a knowledge and interest in local area history, and shall include at least one representative selected on the basis of that person’s understanding of the culture, history, burial beliefs, customs, and practices of native Hawaiians. (c) Commission members shall serve staggered five-year terms. Upon the initial appointment of the commission, one member shall be appointed to a term of one year, two for a term of two years, two for a term of three years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term of five years. Members initially appointed for a term of one or two years shall be eligible to succeed themselves for an additional full term. (d) A member may be removed upon recommendation by the mayor and the approval of the council. (e) No member whose term has expired shall continue to serve on the commission, except that if no successor has been appointed and confirmed, the member shall continue to serve for ninety days or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever comes first. (f) Any vacancy occurring in the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term. (g) Members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Necessary expenses may be paid in advance as per diem allowance. (h) The affirmative vote of a majority of those present shall be sufficient to make any action valid. (2008, ord 08-42, sec 1; am 2013, ord 13-9, sec 1.) 2-226