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ii) Kauhaihao: Discussion (1) DCC Wong: Under sunshine law 92-25-B2: What is intent and assignments of Town Hall meetings? (2) Assistant Secretary: The intent of town hall is to get the community involved with the Youth Commision. (3) Tucker: Promoting and networking with youth to fill vacancies once commissioners term out, and build awareness. (4) Kagiwada to DCC Wong: To clarify the timing, should it be done before November? (5) DCC Wong: As long as it is less than quorum (7 people max. per Town Hall, commissioners can be at both Hilo and Kona locations) and purpose is established. iii) Talking about Council of Native Hawaiian Advancement (1) Tucker: CNHA is a 3-day workshop teaching plants, business, indigenous knowledge, etc., from September 17-19, Tuesday-Thursday, 7 AM - 5 PM in Waikoloa. Aha ‘Ōpio program on Wednesday 18, 8 AM - 3 PM, can it be used as an opportunity to share our commission? (2) Rudo: Can we attend as individuals or does it affect the 7? Also a chance to find another advisor. (3) DCC Wong: If a presentation is given, it is limited to 7. If attending as individuals, while board business cannot be discussed, you can still promote the commission. Maybe try a virtual Town Hall meeting? iv) Talking about the new commission (1) DCC Wong: Commission can have 9-15 members, aged between 15-24 y.o, either appointed by a council member or mayor for 1 year. Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 plus 3 mayor appointees leave 8 vacancies. (2) Rudo: Make the application process clear, emphasize vacant spots, but welcome all. (3) Gee: It would be good to have reps at CNHA. We should hear their concerns and recommend them to submit public testimony at meetings. (4) Kauhaihao: Put in a query requesting for presentation time at Aha ‘Ōpio. (5) DCC Wong: Anyone can reach out. Konanui-Tucker has contacts. It would be establishing the 7 members and their roles.