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ADMINISTRATION § 2-238 "Sponsorship agreement" means a written agreement executed between the County and sponsor governing a sponsorship, on terms and conditions acceptable to the County and the sponsor. A sponsorship agreement may include provisions that allow for the recognition of the sponsor. "Sponsorship recognition" means a tangible acknowledgment and expression of gratitude issued as part of the sponsorship agreement. (2018, ord 18-32, sec 2.) Section 2-239. Commercial sponsorships. (a) In accordance with the provisions of this article, executive agencies of the County may accept contributions valued in an amount no less than $20,000, from sponsors in exchange for sponsor recognition. This article and sponsorship agreements entered into pursuant to this article, shall be implemented and executed in accordance with all applicable laws, including chapter 89, Hawai`i Revised Statutes. (b) The following sponsorships shall not be allowed: (1) Sponsorships with persons that practice or promote discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, or disability; (2) Sponsorships with persons that have a pending open application with the County for a discretionary approval; or (3) Sponsorships with persons opposing the County in a pending or ongoing legal proceeding. (2018, ord 18-32, sec 2.) Section 2-240. Exclusions. This article does not apply to: (1) Gifts, grants, or donations accepted pursuant to article 30 of this chapter, where no sponsorship agreement exists or is required; (2) Naming of facilities pursuant to chapter 15, article 8; and (3) Events sponsored or co-sponsored by the County pursuant to other ordinances or rules. (2018, ord 18-32, sec 2.) Section 2-241. Sponsorship agreement. (a) The County possesses sole and final decision-making authority for determining the appropriateness of a sponsorship and reserves the right to refuse to enter into any proposed sponsorship agreement. (b) The administrative head of a County department, office, or agency, with the concurrence of the director of finance, shall have the authority to negotiate a sponsorship agreement, for a contribution valued in an amount no less than $20,000. (c) Each sponsorship agreement must specify whether the sponsorship for a particular asset will be exclusive or non-exclusive. All sponsorship agreements must be authorized by the council by resolution and signed by the mayor. 2-103 SUPP. 7 (1-2020)