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• Remove the "to" in Rule 4.f. first sentence after forward ... on page 3. • Corrected the spelling "principle` in Rule 7-2 a. To "principal." • All ("") quotations marks must be of the same font and size. • All (`) okina must be the same font, and should be according to Hawaiian punctuation. • The § mark must be the same format and consistent, for example: HRS §92. • The fonts should be consistent: Times Roman, 12pt. Commissioner Rosam seconded the motion. There being no further discussion or changes, Chr. Chang asked for a roll -called vote. Those who voted "Aye," were Commissioners Naungayan, V. Chr. Kelepolo, Rosam, Crivello, Ward, Lee, and Chr. Chang. Secretary Cutler announced approval with seven "ayes" and two vacancies, the motion passed unanimously. Chr. Chang called for a break and reconvened the meeting at 12:12 p.m. and moved to the next agenda item, VIII. NEW BUSINESS. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: (Motion(s) required) 1. Formation of PInG for Pre -Review of Stewardship Grant Applications. Chr. Chang explained the need to form a PInG for pre -review of Stewardship Grant applications. The purpose of the PInG would be to provide guidance and assistance in correctly completing the applications prior to the applicant turning it in by the deadline date. A concern was raised that having just one commissioner meet with an applicant for a pre -review could result in inconsistent advice provided to the applicant. Chr. Chang called for a motion to form a PInG to pre -review the Stewardship Grant Applications for Grant Year 2024. MOTION: Commissioner Crivello moved to form a PInG for pre -review of the Stewardship Grant Application for the year 2024. Commissioner Rosam seconded the motion. Chr. Chang called for discussion. Chr. Chang informed the commission that this idea came up during discussions held by the PInG that amended the Stewardship Grant Application and its Instructions. She mentioned that any application received by June 151" could be pre -reviewed and the PInG could make suggestions for improvement of their application before the deadline of August 31, 2023. She then asked for volunteers: Of those present: Commissioners Crivello, Rosam, and Chr. Chang volunteered to serve on this PInG. The scope of this PInG would be to perform a pre -review of any application filed by June 15, 2023. They could offer assistance to ensure that the application is complete and give advice. As a courtesy to all previous and current applicants, the applications will be emailed by the end of May with a note that this pre -review is available. There being no further discussion, Chr. Chang called for a roll -call vote. Those voted "Aye" were Commissioners Lee, Ward, Crivello, Rosam, V. Chr. Kelepolo, Naungayan, and Chr. Chang. Secretary Cutler announced approval with seven "ayes" and two vacancies, the motion passed unanimously. 2. Formation of PInG for 2024 Suggestion Form. Chr. Chang explained the need to make changes to the current form. This task could be Minutes of May 8, 2023 Page 6