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County of Hawai 'i <br />Department of Public Works <br />Language Access Plan (LAP) <br />VISION : We will be a premier Public Works Department highly respected for the excellent services <br />provided by our highly skilled and responsive employees. <br />MISSION: Working together as ONE to improve the health and safety of our Big Island 'Ohana. <br />PURPOSE <br />The purpose of this Language Access Plan is to ensure that persons who are Limited English Proficient <br />(LEP) will have meaningful access to the services, programs, and activities we offer. This Language <br />Access Plan reflects our commitment to equal opportunity. <br />DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW <br />The Department of Public Works is composed of six (6) divisions: Administration, Automotive, Building, <br />Engineering, Highway Maintenance, and Traffic. All divisions administer and implement specific <br />respective regulatory Jaws. They perform essential functions during Civil Defense emergencies. <br />• The Administration Division prepares and processes contract documents for design and <br />construction projects, moving permits, complaints, and general information. Processing a <br />contract includes the issuance of plans and specifications for the Department of Public Work's <br />construction projects; bid openings, and tracking payments. In addition, the staff assists in the <br />issuance of moving permits for over- sized or over- weight vehicles and/or objects on county <br />roads (in accordance with the Hawai'i Revised Statutes Section 291-34 and 35). <br />1