HCC §2-39
Public works director's duties and responsibilities
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗The public works director is in charge of county buildings, grounds, and construction projects, and enforces the county's construction codes. The director also manages the department's divisions and staff, including hiring and firing.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Duties of director of public works
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 director of public works shall be charged with the supervision, direction, and control of: (1) The construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of all County buildings, structures, and grounds, not otherwise delegated to any other department of the County; (2) The administration and enforcement of the County construction code that includes collectively: the construction administrative code; the building code; the electrical code; the energy conservation code; and the plumbing code, as well as all ordinances and statutes related to the responsibilities assigned to the department of public works; and (3) The administration, control, and operation of all divisions and bureaus of the department of public works and the appointment, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of all necessary personnel.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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