HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0004.001 2010-2012William P. Kenoi
Mayor
Lincoln S.T. Ashida
Corporation Counsel
Katherine A. Garson
Assistant Corporation
Counsel
COUNTY OF HAWAII
OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -4262 • (808) 961 -8251 • Fax(808)961-8622
December 30, 2010
(via email and delivery to Clerk's Office)
Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chair
and Members of the Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street -.
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Bill 326 (Draft 2) Amending Chapter 29, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)
Relating to Water Use and Development (January S, 2011, County Council Meeting)
Dear Chair Yagong and Council Members:
Based on the concerns raised by multiple council members at the December 15, 2010,
meeting, the Department of Water Supply would like to propose that the following amendment
be made to Section 29 -3 as contained in Bill 326 (Draft 2):
Section 29 -3. Amendments.
The department of water supply, acting through its water board, shall have
the authority to [amend] propose amendments to the water use and development
plan. [ amending the pla th-e water board shall hold one public hearing in
East Hawaii and one public hearing in West Hawaii on all proposed
amendments The water board shall transmit the proposed [reviser]
amendments to the council for approval Within [€et4y five] ninety days of
receipt of a proposed amendment, the council shall act upon the amendment. If
the council fails to act within the [ Ay-five ninety days, the amendment shall be
deemed approved.
On behalf of the Department of Water Supply, I thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Katherine A. Garson
Assistant Corporation Counsel
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