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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Fact SheetPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 25, 2026 Purpose: To develop an initial island-wide prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation and submit it to the mayor. The list shall include the significance of each parcel or entitlement, identify the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after acquisition. To update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year. To explore funding methods for land acquisition and provide recommendations to the mayor. The commission shall give emphasis to land acquisitions where the County's contribution can be leveraged to obtain State, Federal, and/or private funds. To make recommendations to the Director of Finance for each Stewardship Grant Application received by the August 15th deadline. Authority: Hawai'i County Code, Chapter 2, Article 42, Section 2-215 Appointment: Mayor and confirmed by the Council. Commission members are appointed to staggered terms of five years. Full Membership: Nine members Representation: One member from each County Council District (CD). No specific requirements. Meetings: Second Monday of every alternate month: January, March, May, July, September, and November. Reappointment: No member shall be eligible for a second appointment to the commission prior to the expiration of two years, provided that members initially appointed for a term of one year and two years shall be eligible to succeed themselves for an additional term. Qualities: Respected by the community as being community-minded and oriented. Able to focus on the community needs as a whole; without catering to special or self- interest. Current Members: Name Term Expiration CD. No. Deborah Chang, Chair 12/31/2027 1 VACANT 12/31/2029 2 VACANT 12/31/2028 3 Amedeo Markoff 12/31/2027 4 VACANT 12/31/2028 5 Jodie Rosam 12/31/2026 6 Janet R. Britt, Vice Chair 12/31/2029 7 VACANT 12/31/2030 8 Jennifer Lawson 12/31/2030 9 Contact: PONC@hawaiicounty.gov Attorney Assigned: Jean K. Campbell, Deputy Corporation Counsel *The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information, see appropriate Sections of the County Charter, County Code and/or Hawai'i Revised Statutes.