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2018-2020 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION
CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL FORM
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Commission Member: ADAMS
2. If applicable, list the charter provision(s) to be deleted or amended:
Amend Section 6-2.2.
3. Provide a brief description of the purpose of the proposed charter amendment; include
a description of the issue the proposal would address:
The amendment deletes the requirement for the director to be a registered professional
engineer.
4. If the proposal is based on a provision(s) in the charter or law of another jurisdiction,
name the jurisdiction and, if possible, attach a copy of the relevant provision(s).
Maui County Charter, Section 8-5.2.
5. If the proposal is based on any written materials you have, please attach a copy with a
citation to its source.
See reverse side
Form CA -1
Revised 8/29/18
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6. Attach the text of the proposed charter amendment in Ramseyer format (see below).
Ramseyer Format, if proposing:
Amendments to Existing Charter Provisions
Any language being proposed to be added to the Charter shall be underscored.
Any language being proposed to be deleted from the Charter shall be [bracketed and
stricken] .
Replacing Existing Charter Provisions in their Entirety
Clearly indicate the article(s), chapter(s), and/or section(s) of the Charter to be proposed
to be deleted, and provide the text of any provisions proposed to replace the deleted
material.
New Charter Provisions
Provide the text of the new provision(s) and, if possible, indicate where in the Charter the
new material should be inserted.
Form CA -1
Revised 8/29/18
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CHAPTER 5
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Section 8-5.1. Organization. There shall be a department of public
works consisting of a director and the necessary staff. (Amended 2006, 2002,
1996, 1992)
Section 8-5.2. Director of Public Works. The director of public works
shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council and may be
removed by the mayor. The director of public works shall have had a minimum
of five years of experience in an administrative capacity, either in public service
or private business, or both. (Amended 2016, 2006, 2002, 1992)
Section 8-5.3. Powers, Duties, and Functions. The director of public
works shall:
1. Administer the building, housing, and subdivision ordinances and
rules adopted thereunder.
2. Approve proposed subdivision plans, which are in conformity with
the subdivision ordinance.
3. Plan, design, build, and maintain the county's highways, and
drainage and flood control systems.
4. Perform such other duties and functions as shall be assigned by
the mayor. (Amended 2006, 2002, 1996, 1992)
CHAPTER 6
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Section 8-6.1. Organization. There shall be a department of parks
and recreation consisting of a director of parks and recreation and the
necessary staff.
Section 8-6.2. Director of Parks and Recreation. The director of
parks and recreation shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the
council and may be removed by the mayor. The director of parks and
recreation shall have had a minimum of five years of experience in an
administrative capacity, either in public service or private business, or both.
(Amended 2016)
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Hawaii County Charter Proposal --text
Section 6-2.2. Director.
The director of public works shall be appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the council
and may be removed by the mayor. [The director shall be a registered professional engineer.]
The director shall have had a minimum of five years of experience in an administrative capacity.