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y,~~V Os y,4 O COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII : h O~~M~~ RESOLUTION NO. 402 ©6 Draft 3 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.99-05, RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, RELATING TO MEETINGS. WHEREAS, on December 6, 2004, Resolution No. 4-04, Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii governing the affairs of the Council, was adopted; and WHEREAS, to clarify and strengthen its organizational structure, expand authority of Council Members for greater responsibility, accountability, empowerment and flexibility in its day-to-day operations, Resolution No. 99-OS was thereafter adopted; and WHEREAS, Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, Rule No. 2, Meetings, sets forth the various kinds of meetings the council may hold, outlines scheduling requirements and provides public notice guidelines; and WHEREAS, Rule No. 2, paragraph 1, Regular Meetings, provides, among other things, that the Council shall meet at least quarterly in the judicial districts of North Kona or South Kona; and WHEREAS, due to rapid growth and development occurring in West Hawaii and resulting impacts upon the quality of life, citizens residing in the districts of Ka`u, South Kona, North Kona, Waikoloa, Kohala and Waimea, have expressed a strong desire for increased constituent participation, citizen involvement and commitment to the democratic processes of county council meetings; and WHEREAS, public opinion reminds us that effective debate, resulting in positive decision-making, requires personal interaction among decision-makers and citizenry who will ultimately be impacted by such decisions; and WHEREAS, an equal amount of county council meetings between East and West Hawaii will ensure all citizens fair and equitable access to government by Democracy and allows fair opportunity for public input, participation, discussion, debate and resolution of issues that impact quality of life; and