Comm No 0055 - Final Text of Proposals Submitted to County Clerk

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Section 6. Article VII, Chapter 2, Section 7-2.2, of the Hawai`i County Charter (2018 Edition), is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) The police commission shall consist of nine members. [One member shall be a resident of each council district.] Each of the nine council districts shall be represented by a resident appointed from that district. The members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13-4." Section 7. Article VII, Chapter 3, Section 7-3.2, of the Hawai`i County Charter (2018 Edition), is amended to read as follows: "Section 7-3.2. Liquor Commission. There shall be a liquor commission consisting of nine members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13-4. [One member shall be a resident of each council district.] Each of the nine council districts shall be represented by a resident appointed from that district. The liquor commission shall: (a) Adopt rules and regulations having the force and effect of law for the administration of liquor control in the county and to carry out provisions of the liquor control laws of the State. (b) Grant, renew or refuse applications for licenses for the manufacture, importation and sale of liquor in the county under applicable laws and regulations. (c) Have such other powers and duties as may be provided by law, not in conflict with the provisions of this section." Section 8. Article VII, Chapter 4, Section 7-4.5, of the Hawai`i County Charter (2018 Edition), is amended to read as follows: "Section 7-4.5. Fire Commission. There shall be a fire commission, which shall consist of nine members. [One member shall be a resident of each council district.] Each of the nine council districts shall be represented by a resident appointed from that district. The commission may appoint such staff and engage such consultants as necessary for the performance of its duties. The members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13-4." Section 9. Article VIII, Section 8-2, of the Hawai`i County Charter (2018 Edition), is amended to read as follows: "Section 8-2. Water Board. The water board shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13-4. [One member shall 3