HomeMy WebLinkAboutGMAC Fact Sheet 2026 GAME MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Purpose: To advise County, State and Federal agencies on matters
related to the preservation of subsistence hunting and fishing,
and protecting traditional and cultural gathering rights.
Authority: Hawaii County Charter, Section 6-9.3.
Appointment: By the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner
prescribed in Section 13-4, Hawaii County Charter.
Full Membership: Nine members.
Specific Representation: One resident member from each council district established by
the previous redistricting commission.
Meetings: Meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of the month.
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: CD
Robert Duerr- 12/31/26 1
Taysen Wong Chong 12/31/27 2
12/31/30 3
Vacant 12/31/25 4
Vacant 12/31/23 5
Vacant, 12/31/27 6
Abel Aquino 12/31/26 7
David Okumura, 12/31/25 8
Justin Ackerman 12/31/28 9
Secretary/Contact Person: Barbara Kossow
Phone: 808-323-4444
Email: Barbara.Kossowa-hawaiicounty.aov
Attorney Assigned: Sinclair Sales-Ferguson
The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate Sections
of the County Charter, County Code and/or Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Updated:
07/13/26