2021-12-09 Redistricting Commission Agenda

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Hawai'i County Clerk- 12/03/2021 12:37:50 PM 2021 Redistricting Commission—9' Page 2 December 9,2021 ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (Testimony will be taken only on agenda items and will be limited for a length of time determined by the Chairperson, not to be less than three minutes per item.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 14, 2021 meeting—5t' session ORDER OF THE DAY NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion on census block irregularities and concerns During its September 23, 2021 —3rd session, the Commission discussed tracking any irregular census map blocks and shaping as it reviewed the data received for its redistricting work. Commissioners may discuss any issues encountered with census block information and determine whether to forward recommendations for adjustments to the State of Hawaii Office of Elections and United States Census Bureau for the next census data collection. 2. Discussion on amount of council districts Article III, Section 3-2 of the Hawaii County Charter states that there"shall be nine council districts, each of which shall be represented by a resident elected from that district." Commissioners may discuss this section and consider submitting a recommendation to appropriate entities or individuals that would propose any legislative amendments. 3. Review and discussion of County Charter and Code sections that relate to redistricting The County redistricting process is guided by County Charter Section 3-17 and Hawaii County Code Chapter 36. Commissioners may discuss their experiences working within the parameters of the language from these documents and consider making recommendations to appropriate entities or individuals for proposing any legislative amendments that could improve the redistricting process, including, but not limited to, the timing and content of public hearings.