HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Commission Fact Sheet CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
01-14-2026
Purpose: To advise and assist Federal, State and County government agencies in
carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities; to initiate, accept,
review and recommend to the State historic preservation officer, historic
properties nominations for inclusion on the Hawaii and National registers;
to provide design review for projects affecting any building or structure,
site or district eligible for listing on the National or Hawaii register of
historic places; to maintain a system for the survey, inventory and
nomination of historic properties and archaeological sites within the
County; and to administer the certified local government program of
federal assistance for historic preservation within the County.
Authority: Hawaii County Code, Chapter 2, Article 44.
Appointment: Mayor with Council confirmation. Five-year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Nine members.
Specific Representation: Representation shall be from the following professionals and persons with
special interest in: architecture, history, archaeology, planning,
architectural history, Hawaiian culture, traditional Native Hawaiian burial
practices as practiced prior to foreign contact, and ethnic history and
culture of Hawaii County.
Requirements: The Commission shall be comprised of members or different areas of the
County who possess a knowledge and interest in local area history, and
shall include at least one representative selected on the basis of that
person's understanding of the culture, history, burial beliefs, customs, and
practices of native Hawaiians.
Meetings: Regular meetings are held at least once a month on either the windward
or leeward side of Hawaii Island. Special meetings can be scheduled as
needed.
Reappointment: Following the expiration of a term, no member may be reappointed for at
least two years. However, members appointed for a term of two years or
less shall be eligible to succeed themselves for an additional full term.
Qualities: Commission members should have a demonstrated interest, competence
and/or knowledge in historic preservation.
Current Members: Name, Term Expiration (terms expire on December 31 of year indicated)
VACANT (2030)
VACANT (2030)
CLARK, Matthew (2026), Chair
KINNEY, Kealohanuiopuna (2026)
SPIELMAN, Aaron (2027)
HAUMEA, Desmon (2027), Vice Chair
SIX, Janet (2028)
GAMAYO, Darde (2029)
VACANT (2029)
Secretary/Contact person: crc@hawaiicounty.gov
Attorney Assigned: Jean Campbell, Corporation Counsel
*The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate sections of the
Hawaii County Code.