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K. ANGEL PILAGO Fax: (808) 329-4786
Couneilmember kapilago(aco. hawaii.hi.us
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HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai 'i
Kailua Trade Center
75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109 -
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
April 13, 2006
Stacy Higa, Chairman
and Members, Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: A Bill For An Ordinance To Initiate A Charter Amendment To Article III, Section 3-7, Of The
Hawaii County Charter (2000) Relating To Meetings
Dear Chairman Higa and Council Members:
Transmitted herewith is a proposed Ordinance calling for a Charter amendment and, a request for the
Council's favorable action in approving the proposal for submittal to the voters of Hawaii County.
The purpose of the attached Bill For An Ordinance is to amend "Article III, Section 3-7. Meetings; Rules
and Journal; Voting and Quorum." of the Hawai'i County Charter (2000) and require an equal amount of
county council meetings between East and West Hawaii to assure fair and equitable access for all citizens to
our government by Democracy.
The attached bill would amend Article III, Section 3-7 of the Hawaii County Charter (2000) to read as
follows:
"Section 3-7. Meetings; Rules and Journal; Voting and Quorum. The county council shall meet
regularly at least twice in every month at such times and places as shall be established by the rule of the
council. and meet at least erly in the :udieial distFiet ec,.ref4h Kona er.Setith Ken The counri
council shall hold regular meetings in East Hawaii on odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July,
Member and November) and, shall hold regular meetings in West Hawaii on even-numbered months
(February, April, June, August, October and December). The council shall determine its rules and order of
business and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings, which shall be a public record, in which
the ayes and noes shall be entered as required by this charter or at any other time upon the demand of any
member. The affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership shall be necessary for council action.
A majority of the entire membership of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may
adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members. Whenever the term "entire
membership" appears in this charter pertaining to council voting, it means the entire membership of nine
members, even if there are vacancies." Q z<
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Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunitv Provider and Emplover.
Stacy Higa, Chairman
and Members, Hawaii County Council
April 13, 2006
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The material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken and the new material is underscored. Should you have
any questions, please feel free to contact me. Mahalo.
Sincerely,
K. Angel Pilago
Att.
KAP/md