ROH §4-6.1
Definitions for council and committee meetings
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in the article, such as what counts as a council or committee meeting, who is a qualified interpreter, and what real-time captioning means. It helps ensure everyone understands the same words when reading the rules.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Committee Meeting. A regular meeting, special meeting, hearing, or informational meeting of a standing committee, special committee, or advisory committee of the council.
Council Meeting. A regular meeting, special meeting, public hearing, or informational meeting of the full council.
Qualified Interpreter. An interpreter who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary.
Qualified Interpretive Services. The services of a qualified interpreter.
Real-Time Captioning. The simultaneous transcription of spoken words during a televised council or committee meeting for appearance on a television screen.
Regular Council Meeting. A council meeting fulfilling the requirement of Charter § 3-107.8.
Televised Council or Committee Meeting. A council or committee meeting that is televised on a live or delayed basis under a broadcast production of the council.
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