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421. Prioritize and maintain an education and awareness program for County employees <br /> regarding Native Hawaiian culture, values, and resource management. <br /> [Rationale: Based on identified gaps in County capacity to sensitively address Native <br /> Hawaiian issues.] <br /> 422. County shall staff include qualified personnel versed in Hawaiian language, Hawaiian <br /> history, and historic preservation to provide dedicated expertise in support of the <br /> objectives, polices, and actions stated in this plan. <br /> [Rationale: Based on identified gaps in County capacity to sensitively address native <br /> Hawaiian issues.] <br /> 423. Ensure access for cultural practitioners in areas that may not be appropriate for public <br /> access (e.g. Burial sites, specific heiau). <br /> [Rationale: Based on examples of sensitive areas that may need special treatment based <br /> on cultural protocol.] <br /> 424. Support festivals and events that promote Native Hawaiian history and culture. <br /> 425. Support the development a multi-sector public education program regarding historic <br /> sites that target the hospitality industry, real estate agents, site developers, consultants, <br /> schools, youth groups, civic organizations, etc. <br /> ACTION <br /> 4.71 Codify protections of Native Hawaiian customs and gathering rights related to <br /> access and cultural preservation. <br /> 4.72 Identify and inventory important Native Hawaiian cultural and historic places, <br /> traditional cultural properties, traditions, and practices, through the use of <br /> architectural, archaeological, ethnographic surveys, and oral histories. [Mapping] <br /> 4.73 Develop an inventory of Native Hawaiian cultural resources and practices with <br /> potential to be impacted by sea level rise. Work with Native Hawaiian communities <br /> to determine steps they want to take regarding climate impacts. [Climate Change] <br /> 4.74 Amend the County building code to add standards for structures utilizing traditional <br /> Hawaiian building design and construction methods. There may be certain <br /> limitations placed on the occupancy or use of these structures, such as for cultural <br /> purposes, accessory uses and/or occasional gatherings only. [Code] <br /> Section 4: Community Placemaking 109 <br /> 'i_a <br />