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development of subdivisions. As such enacted ordinances are codified in chapter 23 of the Code, language was added to clearly articulate the role of the planning commissions with relation to any amendment of chapter 23, as provided for by the Charter. Such amendments are also made to section 2-33, subsection (a), relating to zoning regulations codified in chapter 25 of the Code. Section 2-33 was further amended with consideration for amendments that relate to zoning district classifications, rather than general zoning regulations. Section 2-35 of the Code, relating to general reports to the public and an annual report to the council, is deleted in its entirety. This section is obsolete, as the planning department issues a comprehensive report that covers the requirements of this section. SECTION 2. Chapter 2, article 7, section 2-27, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read: "Section 2-27. [Planning Windward and leeward planning commissions. (a) There shall be a [a planning made u of nine mb] windward planning commission and a leeward planning commission, each made up of seven members as provided for by Charter. The [Commiss en] windward and leeward planning commissions shall: (1) Perform such duties as are prescribed by the Charter. (2) Perform such other duties as are assigned to it by state law or this Code. [(-3)](b)The windward planning commission shall [ ^ er] administer, adjudicate and authorize payment from the Geothermal asset fund and claims made against the Geothermal asset fund, provided that no payments shall be made nor obligation incurred for any claim for which there are insufficient funds in the Geothermal asset fund to satisfy. No claim made pursuant to this subsection will be deemed a claim against the County nor will the payment of any claim be construed as an admission of fault by the County or its officers, employees or agents. [(4)]Cc) [The eommisThese commissions may incur expenses as are necessary to carry out these duties for which an appropriation has been made by the council. The planning director shall provide the [semmissio windward and leeward planning commissions with such administrative support as is necessary." SECTION 3. Chapter 2, article 7, section 2-28, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended to read: "Section 2-28.Quorum; meetings. (a) The majority of the voting members of the windward planning commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and for the exercise of the powers and authority conferred upon [the] this commission. All actions of the windward planning commission shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of its members. (b) The majority of the voting members of the leeward planning commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and for the exercise of the powers and authority conferred upon this commission. All actions of the leeward planning commission shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of its members. 2