HCC §7-3-3
Who leads disaster recovery and what they do
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗When the disaster recovery program starts, the mayor picks a recovery officer to run the county's recovery work. This officer serves until recovery is done, coordinates with many groups, manages funds, and reports progress. They must have relevant experience and skills.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Recovery officer
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.
(a) Upon activation of the disaster recovery program, the mayor shall appoint a recovery officer to lead the County’s disaster recovery operations. (b) The recovery officer shall serve for the duration of recovery operations associated with the disaster event for which the disaster recovery program has been activated. (c) The recovery officer shall: (1) Lead and coordinate the County’s disaster recovery operations; (2) Coordinate recovery activities with the mayor, the administrator, the heads of County departments and agencies, and any council member representing a council district affected by the disaster; (3) Coordinate with State and Federal agencies responsible for disaster recovery programs and funding; (4) Manage the receipt, administration, and oversight of disaster recovery programs and funding, in coordination with the department of finance and other relevant County departments; (5) Oversee the development and implementation of the interim recovery strategy and long-term recovery and resilience plan required under this article; (6) Lead community engagement efforts and ensure that affected residents and communities have opportunities to participate in recovery planning; (7) Report on recovery progress and provide updates semi-annually and as directed by the mayor or requested by the council; and (8) Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the mayor in furtherance of disaster recovery. (d) The recovery officer must possess demonstrated experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, program administration, or a closely related field, and shall have the organizational, communications, and intergovernmental coordination skills necessary to lead recovery operations. (2026, ord 26-54, sec 2.)7-3-3
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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