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COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO.
228 98
(DRAFT 2)
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES'
STATEMENT OF VALUES FOR THE COUNTY OF HAW AI'I
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has adopted a statement of
values to guide its efforts in helping counties define and secure their own community
vision; and
WHEREAS, the statement of values reflects the fundamental concepts of
sustainability and supports the principle that communities develop their own vision of a
sustainable future; and
WHEREAS, the members of the County Council of Hawai'i recognize that economic
opportunity, environmental integrity, and societal equity are the three pillars of
sustainability and the foundation upon which the county can build a better quality of life
for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, as locally-elected representatives, Council members have a significant
responsibility to provide leadership that will seek community based solutions to
strengthen the county; and
WHEREAS, the Hawai'i County Council adopted resolution 188-97 which supports
the development and implementation of public policies and planning strategies which
promote sustainability throughout the County and State; and
WHEREAS, the Preamble of the Constitution of the State of Hawai'i reserves unto the
People "the right to control our destiny to nurture the integrity of our people and culture
and to preserve the quality of life we desire"; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution further mandates that, "for the benefit of present and
future generations, the State and its political subdivisions shall conserve and protect
Hawai' i' s natural beauty and all natural resources, and shall promote the development
and utilization of these resources in a manner consistent with their conservation and in
furtherance of the self-sufficiency of the State."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HA W AI'I that, in conjunction with the National Association of Counties, the Council
adopts the following values which promote sustainable communities:
. Economic vitality tlcial to the health of every communi'
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. Natural, scenic, cultural and historic resources are important community assets;
. Choices are made to accommodate economic opportunities while preserving
environmental integrity;
. Development of a community vision is open, inclusive, and reflects the diversity of
the population;
. Interdependent communities use collaborative approaches to solve problems;
. Safe, healthy, and clean communities are necessary to ensure a high quality of life;
. Citizens are recognized as the source of governmental power and authority;
. Community stability and social well being go hand in hand.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to The
Honorable Randy Johnson, President, National Association of Counties (NACo); The
Honorable Rene Mansho, President of the Hawai'i Association of Counties (HSAC); The
Honorable Senator Andrew Levin; The Honorable Senator Wayne Metcalf; The
Honorable Senator Malama Solomon; The Honorable Representative Jerry Chang; The
Honorable Representative Robert Herkes; The Honorable Representative Eric
Hamakawa; The Honorable Representative Dwight Takamine; The Honorable
Representative Paul Whalen; The Honorable Representative David Tamas; The
Honorable Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii this _ day of
CO
OF HAWAII
COUNTY aBNCIL
COUDty oflllwaii
, HiIo, HRIii
I bereby certify.that the f~ RESOLUTION was by the
vote indicated to tbe right laenloI-..ted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii OR
AYES NOES ADS EX
ARAKAKI
CHUNG
LEITHEAD- TODD
RAY
REYNOLDS
SANTANGEW
SMITH
TYLER
YAGONG
Reference - C--.7 ,6-.-01 - --
ATTEST:
COUNTY CLERK
'CIINIIIa.N & PRESIDING OmCER RESOLUTION NO. ' 2-28' H 8 (DRAFT ' 2)
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