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. . .. ~ COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 228 98 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' STATEMENT OF VALUES FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has adopted a statement of values for the NACo Platfonp; and WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 1 of the Ha~aii State.Constitution states that the State and its political subdivisions shall conserve and protect Hawaii's natural beauty and all natural resources, and shall promote the development and utilization of these resources in a manner consistent with their conservation and in furtherance of the self- sufficiency of the State; and WHEREAS, the statement of values reflects the fundamental concepts of sustainable communities with the concept that communities should develop their own vision of their future and consider how all the elements of a sustainable community are interrelated; and WHEREAS, the members of the County Council of Hawaii recognize that economic opportunity, environmental integrity, and societal equity are the foundation upon which counties can build a better quality of life for its citizens; and WHEREAS, as locally-elected representatives, Council members have a significant responsibility to provide leadership that will seek community based solutions to strengthen the county. WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council adopted resolution 188-97 which supports the development and implementation of public policies and planning strategies which promote sustainability throughout the County and State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the County of Hawaii that, in conjunction with the National Association of Counties, it supports the following values which can lead to development of sustainable communities: . Economic vitality which is crucial to the health of every community; . Natural, scenic, cultural and historic resources that are important community assets; . Choices should be made to accommodate ec~momic development while preserving vital natural environmental systems;