HCC §2-9
Who can settle claims against the county
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗The county lawyer can settle claims that cost $10,000 or less, as long as money is available and the council gets a quarterly report. Any settlement over $10,000 needs the council's approval.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Settlement of claims
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 corporation counsel shall have the power to settle, compromise, or otherwise resolve any claim now existing or which may hereafter arise, not involving or requiring payment in excess of $10,000, provided the money to settle claims generally has been appropriated and is available; and provided further that a quarterly report of all settlements by the corporation counsel which require payment of County funds shall be filed with the council. Any settlement which requires payment of County funds in excess of $10,000 shall require council authorization.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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