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COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAI `I RESOLUTION NO. 323 12 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING IMMEDIATE PAYMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED IN GOOD FAITH TO THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL. WHEREAS, the Hawaii Revised Statutes state in § 46-1.5: "§46-1.5 General powers and limitation of the counties. Subject to general law, each county shall have the following powers and shall be subject to the following liabilities and limitations: (4) Each county shall have the power to make contracts and to do all things necessary and proper to carry into execution all powers vested in the county or any county officer" (underscored for emphasis only); and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Revised Statutes state in § 46-55: "§ 46-55 Schedule of council anticipated expenditures. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in any county where the population exceeds one hundred thousand, immediately following the enactment of the operating budget ordinance, the head of the legislative body of the county shall submit to the budget director of the county a schedule showing the expenditures of the body anticipated for each quarter of the fiscal year. The schedule shall not require the approval of nor can it be altered by the mayor and the legislative body may proceed without other authority to incur obligations or make expenditures after the schedule has been submitted. The director of finance shall approve or issue any requisition, purchase order, voucher, or warrant in accordance with the schedule and upon request of the legislative body_ The schedule may be altered at any time by the body." (underscored for emphasis only); and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Revised Statutes state in § 103-10: "§ 103-10 Payment for goods and services. (a) Any person who renders a proper statement for goods delivered or services performed, pursuant to contract, to any agency of the State or an county, shall be paid no later than thirty calendar days following receipt of the statement or