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Cmr. Ward asked about policies. Ms. Kekai said Finance would write and publish policies, since many practices had been informal in the past. Cmr. Chang raised commercial use on PONC properties and cited inconsistent practices. Ms. Kekai agreed the area had been gray. She said future policy would draw clear lines, that County property should not be commercialized, and that cost recovery was distinct from commercial activity. She said policy work on allowable expenses and other issues was ongoing. 6. Election of the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission MOTION: Chr. Rosam moved to nominate Ms. Deborah Chang as the 2026 Commission Chair. Seconded by Cmr.Janet Britt. VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners Chang, Ward, Britt, Goodoni,V. Chr. Crivello, and Chair Rosam—6. Noes:None. MOTION: V. Chr. Crivello moved to nominate Ms.Janet Britt as the 2026 Commission Vice Chair. Seconded by Chr. Rosam. VOTE: Ayes: Commissioners Chang, Ward, Britt,Goodoni,V. Chr. Crivello, and Chair Rosam—6. Noes:None. 7. Review of the 2026 commission meeting calendar Secretary Braman called attention to communication 25-035 which provided the meeting schedule for 2026. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. The next public meeting is scheduled for Monday,January 12, 2026 at the Hawai'i County Building,25 Aupuni Street, Hilo Council Chambers, Hilo, HI 96720. 2. Suggestion of agenda items for the Monday,January 12,2026 regular meeting: a. Discuss Permitted Interaction Group (PInG) Report regarding Grant Application Scoring b. Vote on Kupa Aina O Keauhou 2026 grant application recommendation and status on the non-profit's funding status for the 2025 grant year. c. Discuss the potential of creating a PInG to review the acquisition percentage threshold for properties to be recommended to the Mayor DRAFT 2-Minutes of November 10, 2025 Page 18