HCC §2-36
Why this article exists: sustainable practices for the department
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section explains the reason for the article: to guide the department of research and development in using sustainable practices in its planning and actions. It aims to make these practices a normal part of how the department works, leading to real changes in areas like farming, energy, waste, education, business, housing, and nature protection.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Purpose
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.
It is the purpose of this article to provide the necessary leadership to anchor the department of research and development’s planning, policies, goals and actions in sustainable economic, societal and environmental practices. The adoption and employment of sustainable practices as a framework for business as usual through systematic change processes which shall result in concrete outcomes, changes in multiple functions or portions of the system, and institutionalization of these changes on an on-going basis to address sustainable agriculture; alternative energy, fuel and waste management; ecological education, business development, green housing and buildings; and protection of biodiversity. (2007, ord 07-161, sec 1.) 2-36 2-16.1 SUPP. 17 (1-2025) This page intentionally left blank. SUPP. 17 (1-2025) 2-16.2 ADMINISTRATION § 2-37
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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