HAR §13-300-22. Composition

(a) Each council shall be composed of at least one representative from each geographic region of the island and representatives of development and large property owner interests. (b) Regional representatives shall meet the following criteria: (1) Be a member of the Hawaiian community and represent one of the following geographic regions: (A) Kohala, Kona, Ka`u, Puna, Hilo, and Hamakua for the island of Hawai`i; (B) Lahaina, Wailuku, Makawao, and Hana for the island of Maui; (C) Lana`i; (D) West Molokai, Central Molokai, East Molokai and Kalawao for the island of Molokai; (E) Wai`anae, 'Ewa, Kona, Ko`olaupoko, Ko`olauloa and Waialua for the island of O`ahu; (F) Waimea, Koloa, Lihu`e, Kawaihau, Hanalei and Na Pali for the island of Kaua`i; and (G) Ni`ihau; and (2) Possess an understanding of Hawaiian culture, history, customs, practices, and in particular, beliefs and practices relating to the care and protection of Native Hawaiian burial sites and ancestral remains and burial goods; and (3) Not simultaneously serve on another state board or commission. (c) The department shall request appropriate Hawaiian organizations to submit names of candidates for regional representative to the department for consideration, along with statements demonstrating the candidates' understanding of Native Hawaiian culture. (d) At least twenty percent of regional representatives shall be appointed from a list of at least nine candidates provided by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, when a list is so provided. (e) Development and large property owner representatives shall meet the following criteria: (1) Currently be employed by or associated with either a developer who conducts large scale land development activities, or a large property owner who owns or leases at least one hundred acres of land on the respective island; (2) Represent the interests of development or large property owners or both; and (3) Not simultaneously serve on another state board or commission. (f) The department shall request developers and large property owners to submit the names of candidates for consideration, along with statements demonstrating that the candidate meets the criteria stated in subsection (e). (g) The councils shall have a minimum of nine and a maximum of fifteen members, and have a ratio of not more than three to one and no less than two to one in favor of regional representatives. (h) Council members shall serve without compensation. The department shall compensate council members for expenses incurred during the performance of their duties including air and ground transportation and parking expenses. [Eff SEP 28 1996 ] (Auth: HRS §§6E-43.5, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§6E-43, 6E-43.5, 6E-43.6)