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MR. CADINHA: Stuart. Excuse me, Mr. Chairman. <br /> "either"Perhaps the word "either with regards to the amendments to <br /> the general plan , would clarify. I see how it can be read in <br /> two different ways. <br /> MR. ODA: Either the council or planning <br /> director. <br /> MR. CADINHA: However you want it, it was just <br /> a suggestion. <br /> MR. ODA: Yes, that ' s a good point. <br /> MRS. KOBAYASHI : Mr. Chairman. Why is it that <br /> all the questions start with "Shall the charter. . . "? Could <br /> you save three words? Is it legally required? <br /> MR. ODA: In Chapter 50 of the Hawaii Revised <br /> Statutes, they have sample questions on charter amendments <br /> and they always start in that fashion. We didn ' t want to be <br /> that innovative and run away with the horse, so to speak , so. . . <br /> so long as it suits the purpose intented, I think , is the main <br /> thing, and it ' s clear. <br /> MR. TRULSON: Mr. Chairman. Mr. Oda, didn ' t <br /> we approve the ballot structure before? I can ' t recall . I <br /> thought we approved it with the exception of 3-2. I think we <br /> left it up to counsel , so this is not to be moved on , it ' s just <br /> a handout. <br /> MR. ODA: It was approved, as I recollect. <br /> However, after we met with the Lt. Governor' s office, they <br /> strongly advised us that it was too lengthy. So this is why <br /> we cut it down so that it would be suitable as far as spacing <br /> is concerned. <br /> MR. TRULSON: I think we had left it up to <br /> you to devise the ballot , so I don ' t think this is something <br /> we have to move on. <br /> MR. ODA: This is just for the commission ' s <br /> information. Any other comments? We'd appreciate any other <br /> comments you might have. <br /> MR. CADINHA: Mr. Chairman. For what it ' s <br /> worth, Stuart, it looks like a good; clean , straightforward <br /> attempt at zeroing in. I think it ' s very understandable. To <br /> me, it looks like a very good job. <br /> MR. ODA: Thank you, very much. <br /> MR. TRULSON: I concur. Could we have a short <br /> recess? I believe we are waiting for Mr. Kikuchi. <br /> RECESS : At 4: 17 p.m. the Chair called for a short recess. <br /> RECONVENE: At 4: 25 p.m. the meeting was reconvened. <br /> -17® <br />