CHC 1990 CORRESPONDENCE HAWAII CHARTER AMEND

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• subdivision and zoning ordinances where, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinances will result in unnecessary hardship and the granting of the variances or other exceptions will not be contrary to the public interest. (h) Hold public hearings whenever necessary and in every case prior to the granting of any rezoning request, variance, special exception, or other related applications. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published at least ten days prior to such hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the county. CHAPTER 5 DEPARTMENT OF' RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Section 5-5.1. Organization. There shall be a department of research and development consisting of a director and the necessary staff. Section 5-5.2.Director.The director of research and development shall be appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the council and may be removed by the mayor. Section 5-5.3. Powers, Duties and Functions. The director of research and development shall: (a) Collect and develop data necessary for managerial and legislative decision- making, and program and policy-making. (b) Provide staff leadership for public and private development programs, enterprises and plans, including P g economic social and cultural proposals, which enhance improvement of the county community. (c) Coordinate informational and regulatory knowledge of all federal and state grant-in-aid participation programs which affect the county. CHAPTER 6 MISCELLANEOUS Section 5-6.1.Clerical Pool.There may be a clerical pool consisting of such positions as the mayor may recommend and for which appropriations have been made by the council. The purpose of such pool shall be to provide periodic staff assistance to the various agencies of the county when necessitated by heavy workloads.The clerical pool shall be attached to the mayor's office for purposes of administration,assignment and coordination but the personnel of the clerical pool shall be subject to the civil service laws of the state. Section 5-6.2.Safety Coordinator.There shall be a safety coordinator who shall be appointed by the mayor and may be removed by the mayor.The safety coordinator shall: (a) Inspect county-owned or controlled equipment, buildings and facilities. (b) Review operating practices of the various county agencies. (c) Investigate accidents involving county personnel, equipment, buildings and facilities. (d) Make recommendations for prevention and reduction of industrial accidents. (e) Review, process and maintain workmen's compensation records for the county. • (f) Perform such other duties as may be requested by the mayor. Section 5-6.3. Board of Appeals. The board of appeals shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed-by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13-4. The board shall hear and determine all appeals from the actions of the planning director and planning commission. In addition, the board shall hear and determine appeals from the actions of the chief engineer or his staff regarding the enforcement of the building, plumbing, and electrical code and laws. • All hearings shall be conducted according to the State Administrative Procedures Act. Whenever possible, persons with a background or expertise in broad arias of planning and construction shall be given preference for appointment to the board, although such background or expertise is not-a prerequisite for membership. 11