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thereon through the mayor to the council for consideration and action. [The commission <br />shall recommend approval, in whole or in part, with or without modifications, or <br />rejection of such ordinances.] <br />[(d) Adopt rules and regulations having the force and effect of law pursuant <br />to the subdivision and zoning ordinances. <br />(e) Hear and determine appeals requesting variances or other exceptions <br />from the subdivision and zoning ordinances where, due to special conditions, a literal <br />enforcement of the provisions of the ordinances will result in unnecessary hardship and <br />the granting of the variances or other exceptions will not be contrary to the public <br />interest.] <br />[(f)](M JHold] Conduct public hearings [whenever necessary and] in every case <br />prior to action on any [rezoning request, variance, special exception, or other related <br />applications.] matter upon which the commission is required by law or this charter to <br />act. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published at least ten days <br />prior to such hearing in at least two daily newspapers of general circulation in the <br />county. <br />(e) Perform such other related duties and functions as may be necessary <br />pursuant to law and this charter." <br />SECTION 4. Section 5-6.3 of the Hawaii County Charter (1991), relating to the Board <br />of Appeals, is amended to read as follows: <br />"Section 5-6.3. Board of Appeals. The board of appeals shall consist of <br />seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in <br />-5- <br />