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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-43 PD-AC HCPO InvitationWilliam P. Kenos ■ ■,, w �, �${ '.e Duane Kanuha Mayor ■ Ww _ten ��I.�■ Director 2 # r Bobby Command nd Deputy Director West Hawaii Office Fast. Hawai `i Office 74-5044 .one Keohokalole Hwy 101 Pauahi street, Suite 3 Kailua -Kona, Hawaii 96740 Coun of Hawaii I i Hilo, Hawal i 95720 Phone (808) 323 -4770 Phone (808) 961 -8288 Fax (808) 327 --3563 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Fax (808) 961 -8742 Sent via email -- no hard copy to bllow. Communication No. 2013 -43 MEMORANDUM TO: Cultural Resources Commission HAmAkua CDP Steering Committee Ka` h CDP Steering Committee Kailua village Design Commission Kona CDP Action Committee North Kohala CDP Action Committee Puna CDP ,diction Committee ,outh Ko la CDP Action Committee FROM: ne Ka uha, Planning Director DATE: July 22, 2013 SUBJECT: Invitation to Attend the HCPO Conference On September 18-20, 2013, this year's Hawai-i Congress of planning Officials (HCPO) conference, Papa ©'olala — Ancient wisdom meets Modem. Technology Planning will be held in Kona at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at K.eauhou Bay. The purpose of this annual conference, which is held on various islands, is to educate Planning Commissioners, planning professionals and developers from all Hawaiian Islands, on changing needs and trends for future planning. This year's focus is on preserving ancient :Hawaiian concepts and resources while using modern sciences to effectuate creative, sustainable growth. As a show of appreciation for your countless volunteer hours, we would like to extend an invitation to two members of each Commission/Committee to attend the conference free of charge. .Additional members may attend at a reduced rate of $225.00 per person. At your own cost will be hotel accommodations, if needed and any optional tours /activities. Please be advised, since your fellow Commissioners /Members will be in attendance at the HCPO conference, we wish to remind you that your conduct throughout your attendance is subject to the State's Sunshine Law where discussions, deliberations and decisions on any platter that is or may appear before you must be conducted at your scheduled meetings that is open to the public. The Sunshine Law prohibits interactions between three or more Commissioners/Members at any given time outside of your scheduled meetings to discuss matters or issues that may come before . o is u Opportunity Pry iaer a r o yer � your Commission/Committee. The County's Code of Ethics also applies to ensure that , PP confidential or privileged information gained In your role as a Commissioner /Member that is not made available to the general public shall not be disclosed to anyone. Since the p ublid is invited to attend your HCPO, there will be attendees present who may appear before you in various capacities, such as applicants, planning consultants and attorneys, among others. So when talking amongst your fellow Coninnssioners/Members or with other attendees, just be mindful of what is being discussed amongst yourselves. This reminder is not to event you from p interacting with your fellow Commissioners/Members or other attendees or from havin g a memorable and enjoyable experience at the HCPO. We simply wish to make you aware of laws that govern your conduct at all times. For conference details, including the program, activities, and hotel reservations please visit the following website- litt : / /coh . lannl.n de t.com /HCP020l 3. To register or for additional information, please contact Rachelle Ley at 808 961-8125 orb` �iounty. ov .