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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication and Article 44C ;. 08110 APPLICATION FOR HAWAII COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Our goal, in addition to meeting State and County regulations regarding the composition of a particular board or commission, is to select members who bring a variety of skills and late experiences to these agencies. The answem to the following questions can assist us in these efforts, NAME DATE Last First - Middle RESIDENCE ADDRESS -- - City State Zip MAILING ADDRESS - City State Zip PHONE Home Business Dell Fax E -MAIL U.S. CITIZEN ❑ Yes [3 No HAWAII COUNTY VOTER (] Yes No COUNCIL DISTRICT (Call 961-8277 if not sure) DATE OF *SOCIAL LENGTH OF RESIDENCE BIRTH SECURITY NO. IN HAWAII MARRIED [:]Yes ❑ No NAME OF SPOUSE EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT RECORD (Past ten years) FROM (Year) TO (Year) EMPLOYER OCCUPATION Are you currently serving on any federal, state or county board or commission? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, name the entity and date your term ends: List by preference the board or commission you wish to serve on: 1. 3. 2. 4. Briefly explain your interest in being a member of a particular board or commission. Are you currently an official and/or card carrying member of any political party? C]Yes El No Ifyes,' what polrfical party? COMMUNITY SERVICE (Organizations, offices held; indicate past or present): 1. MILITARY SERVICE RECORD 3. 4. Applicable laws require the pre- disclosure of any ex left or potential conflicts flf interest. Should you have any such conflicts of interests which may be questioned, please describe them belaw: Some of the boards and commissions require the filing of a Flnano:W Disclosure Statement. If required, would you comply? ❑ Yes ❑ No Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law? ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, explain. NOTE. A conviction record will not be deemed a basis of denial for consideration, unless the offense Is related to the board or commission for which you have applied. PERSONAL REFERENCES '1. 9 I hereby acknowledge and attest that the foregoing information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my information and belief. I hereby wain$ any and all right to privacy and authorize the Office of the Mayor and its employees, agents and assigns to investigate and obtain informadw concerning my fitness andlor ability to serve as an appointee of the County of Hawaii. I herein waive any and ail claims against the County of Hawaii, its officers, employees,, agents and assigns, and any person and/or entity furnishing i rmation, for liability and /or damages as a result of the dissemination and obtaining of this information. SIGNED BY THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS CONFIDENTIAL AND IS SOLELY INTENDED FOR USE BY THE MAYOR'S OFFICE IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. S. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION AT 961 -5223. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR COUNTY OF HAWA11 95 AUPVNI BEET, 42102 HILL, H1 96720 'This hFOITI is requested for the purpose of conducdng a criminal hitory chw* only. § 2--224 HAwAi `t COUNTY CODE � Article 44, Hsvrat' t County Cultural Resources Commission Section 2 -224. purpose, The Council finds that preservation of historic properties enhances the educaona and Hera/ welfare of the C til , cultur al � economic ounty. it is deemed essential that the hi hstory and culture of Hawai `i Coun be preserved through comprehensive historic preservation tY g . � • p , p rvation planning. Implementation of chapter 6E, historic preservation, Hawai " Devised Statutes, and the Hawaisi County general plan provide a means to accorr� ' this outcome. p ply is It is,, therefore, the intent of this article to provide far: (I) protecting and preserving historic properties and artifacts in the County and encourage, where appropriate, their adoption for appropriate and feasible use; (2) Encouraging the restoration, rehabilitation and continued functional use of historic properties; (3 ) Encouraging n the identification , preservation, promotion and enhancement of those historic properties which represent or reflect distinctive elements of cultural, social, economic political and architectural history, and to encourage p ge the designation of historic properties, thereby ensuring that our cultural and historic heritage will be imparted to present and future generations of residents and visitors; and (4) Formulating County -wide comprehensive, historic preservation policiesa ro ms and lags. (2008, Ord. No. 08 -42, sec. 1) F P Section 2-225, Definitions. For purposes of this article, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning i's intended, certain terms and words are defined as follows: "Council" means the council of the County, "County" means the County of Hawaii, a political subdivision of the State. "Department" means the planning department of the County. "Director" means the planning director of the County. "'Historic preservation" means the research, protection, restoration, rehabilitation and interpretation of districts sites buildings, ngs, structures, areas or objects, significant to the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the County, State or Nation. "`Historic properties }' means any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure area or object significant in the history, architecture, anhaeology, or culture of the Counter, State and Nation which is over fifty gears old, including those listed on the Hawaii or national registers. "Mayor" means the mayor of the County. `4Frofessional" means a person with those qualifications enumerated in the code of federal re ulaxions 36C FR61, appendix A. g "'State" means the State of Hawai `it (2008, Ord. No. 08 -42, see. l ) Section 2-226. Commisslon established. (a) There is established a commission to be known as the "Hawai "i County Cultural Resources Commission," , hereinafter referred to as the "commission." (b) The commission shall consist of nine appointed members. The members shall be appointed b the Pp y mayor with the approval of the Council, with representation from some or all of the following professionals g p and persons with special interest ire: architecture, history, archaeology, planning, architectural history, rY, Hawaiian culture, and ethnic history and culture of Hawaii County. The mayor shall solicit lists o y f two or more persons, recommended by community and professionals, such as the historic societies, architects, and the state Office of Hawaiian affairs, for consideration in making commission appointments. Commission members should have a demonstrated interest, competence and/or knowledge in historic nc preservation. The commission shall include members from different areas of the County, asses knowledge possess a ge and interest in local area history. SUPP.13 (1 -2012) 2 -68 ADMINISTRATION § 2_226 (c) Commission members shall serve staggered five -year terms. Upon the initial appointment of the commission, one member shall be appointed to a term of one year, two for a term of two years, two for a term of three years, two for a term of four gears, and two for a term of five ears. Members initially . Y � pally appointed for a term of one or two yeah shall be eligible to succeed themselves for an additional full terra. (d) A member may be removed upon recommendation by the mayor and the approval of the council. (e) No member whose term has expired shall continue to serve on the commission, except that if no successor has been appointed and confirtned, the member shall continue to serve for ninety days or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever comes first. (f) Any vacancy occurring in the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term. (g) Members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Necessary expenses may be paid in advance as per diem allowance. (h) The affirmative vote of a majority of those present shall be sufficient to make any action valid. (20080 Ord. No. 08 -42, see. 1) Section 2 -227. officers and expenses. (a) The commission shall annually elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson. (b) The commission may incur such expenses as may be necessary and proper and for which appropriations have been made by the Council or any other appropriate person or agency. (2008, Ord. No. 08-42, sec. 1) Section 2 -228. Meetings and voting* (a) All meetings shall be open to the public, except as may be provided by law; and any person or a representative thereof shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the commission. (b) Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, director, or by any three members of the commission. (2008, Ord. No. 08 -42, see. 1 ) Section 2-229. Powers and duties. (a) The commission shall advise and assist Federal, State and County government agencies in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities. The commission shall provide public information, education, training and technical assistance relating to the National, State and County historic preservation programs. (b) The commission shall initiate, accept, review and recommend to the State historic preservation officer, historic properties nominations for inclusion on the Hawaii and National registers. (c) The commission shall maintain a system for the survey, inventory and nomination of historic properties and archaeological sites within the County, as well as a system of site monitoring, that is compatible with that of the State historic preservation office. (d) The commission shall administer the certified local government program of federal assistance for historic preservation within the County. (e) The commission shall provide design review for projects affecting any building or structure, site or district eligible for listing on the National or Hawai {i register of historic places and shall request and consider the State historic preservation officer's review and comment on all County undertakings, including the granting of permits. In its review, the commission shat l consider the cultural significance of the site and its surroundings along with the secretary of the 'United States Department of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation, as amended. (f) The commission shall use the State Historic preservation plan to develop and 'implement a comprehensive County -wide historic preservation planning process, which includes the submitting of information pertaining to the State inventory of historic places to the State historic preservation officer. 2 -69 SUPP.13 (1 -2012) § 2"229 HAWAi ° I COUNTY CODE (g) The commission shall make recommendations to the Council for the expenditure of gifts and grants accepted by the Council for projects connected with the identification, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties, the historic preservation planning process, and the promotion of exhibits and other information activities in connection therewith. (h) The commission shall adopt rules and regulations of procedure and conduct, pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (i) The commission may review and comment on archaeological reports submitted as part of development proposals to various County agencies. 0) The commission may undertake any other action or activity necessary or appropriate towards the implementation of its powers or duties or towards implantation of the purpose of this article. More specifically these may include, but not be limited to, the following. (1 ) Recommend new ordinances establishing special treatment districts and archaeological districts; (2) Review and recommend amendments to current policies and laws on the enforcement of existing codes relating to historic sites; (3) Continually reevaluate building code requirements and enact amendments that are more sympathetic to preservation or provide exemptions for historic properties; (4) Encourage the County, State, and Federal governments, and the private sector, to implement appropriate management strategies, curatorships and meaningful interpretive programs at significant historical and archaeological structures, sites, and districts; and (5) Assist in programs of historic preservation 'Including presentations, films, exhibits, conferences, publications and other educational means which increase public awareness and participation in preserving the past. (2008, Ord. No. 08 -42, sec. 1) Section 2-230. Nominations to the flawaill or national register of historic places; (a) Any person or organization including the commission may submit nominations to the Hawal `i or National register by submitting a completed nomination form to the State historic preservation officer. (b) The commission shall hold a public hearing after receiving notification from the State historic preservation officer of nominated historic properties within the County. At least ten days prior to the hearing, notice of the date, time, place and purpose of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County. Oral or written testimony concerning the significance of the proposed nomination shall be taken at the public hearing from any person. (c) The commission shall forward its report to the mayor within forty -five days after receiving notice from the State historic preservation officer. The report shall include findings on whether the property meets the criteria for nomination and a recommendation that the State historic preservation officer either nominate or reject the proposed nomination. (d) The mayor shall have fifteen days afar receiving the report of the commission to send this report and a recommendation to the State historic preservation officer. The mayor's recommendation may, but need not, concur with the recommendation contained in the commissions report. (e) A determination by the commission and mayor that the application for nomination does not meet nomination criteria is not a final administrative decision. Appeals roust be filed with the State historic preservation officer in writing, within thirty days after the nomination has been denied. (2008, Ord. No. 08 -42, sec; l ) Section 2-231. Guidelines. The following documents on file in the planning department shall be used as guidance in matters pertaining to the review functions of the commission: (1) "'Hawai'i County General Plan" and any adopted community development plans for the-island. (2) "State historic preservation plan" prepared by the State of Hawai `i department of land and natural resources. SL1PP.13 (1-2012) 2 -70 1 ; IF 01 ADMINISTRATION § 2_231 (3) "Historic Preservation Program Gui del ines" prepared by the National Park Service. `office of Hawaiian Affairs . Guidelines for the Consideration of Traditional Native Hawaiian Values in Historic Preservation Review,'} dated 1988. (5) Other reports, plans, studies, issue papers and memos as may be adopted b the commission. (2008, Ord. No. 08-42, sec. 1 ) P y Section 2 -232, Administration, The director shall appoint a professional from the disciplines of planning, archaeology, architect g � ure, architectural history, Hawaiian culture, history or historic preservation, to serve as the liaison with the State historic preservation office pertaining to matters which deal with the ose and intent of this article. p� The liaison may be an employee of the planning department or a member of the commission. The director shall provide technical, clerical, administrative functions, and any other duties delegated by the commission. (2008, Ord. No. 08 -42, sec. 1) 2-71 SUPP.13 (1 -2012)