HCC §5-2-7
Who can be appointed or deputized to help the department
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section lets the department in charge appoint and deputize people to help with its work. It can appoint technical staff, inspectors, and plan examiners. It can also give powers to inspectors or employees, and in an emergency, it can deputize volunteers to do department work temporarily.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Deputies
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.
In accordance with applicable procedures the authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to: (1) Appoint technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners, and other personnel necessary to support the department; (2) Deputize inspectors or employees who shall have powers delegated to them by the authority having jurisdiction; and (3) Deputize volunteers to temporarily carry out functions of the department in the event of an emergency as defined in chapter 127A, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-2-7 5-7 SUPP. 11 (1-2022)
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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