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§ 2-268 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE (c) The director is further authorized to delegate any authority provided in this article. (d) If any section in this article conflicts with this authority to enter into an agreement for the collection of taxes, it shall be void. The director must appropriately notify taxpayers of any voided section. (2021, ord 21-89, sec 2.) 2-268 Section 2-269. Administrative rules. The director may adopt administrative rules pursuant to chapter 91, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, as amended, as may be necessary to implement this article. (2021, ord 21-89, sec 2.) 2-269 Article 49. Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience. Division 1. Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience. Section 2-270. Creation. An office to be known as the office of sustainability, climate, equity, and resilience is created. (2023, ord 23-56, sec 2.) 2-270 Section 2-271. Sustainability administrator created. There shall be a sustainability administrator. The sustainability administrator shall be appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the council, and may be removed by the mayor. The council shall act to confirm or reject any appointment by the mayor within sixty days after receiving notice of the appointment from the mayor. If the council does not confirm or reject any such appointment within sixty days, the appointee shall be deemed to have been confirmed. An appointee shall take office upon confirmation by the council. At a minimum, the sustainability administrator shall be able to demonstrate the following through education and/or employment: (1) Experience leading a major program in sustainability, climate action, environmental management, environmental or social justice, or a related field; (2) Technical knowledge of the science of climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainability, and natural resource management; (3) Understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and of the unique environmental and social justice issues in Hawai‘i; (4) Understanding of the physical and mental health consequences of historical trauma, cumulative impacts of environmental hazards, and disaster events, as well as trauma informed principles to ensure access to resources and support for underserved and vulnerable populations; (5) Skills in leadership, staff supervision, communication, and organization development; (6) Experience with project management and interagency collaboration; and SUPP.16 (7-2024) 2-114