Haw. Code R. § 4-157-22 - Honokaa-Paauilo Irrigation System water

(a) The board may allow the formation of a voluntary advisory board ("advisory board") of water users and community-based organizations in accordance with the federal assisted watershed project for the Honokaa-Paauilo Irrigation System only. This advisory board shall include the following:

(1) A farmer water user;

(2) A rancher water user;

(3) A designee of the Hamakua/North Hilo Agricultural Cooperative;

(4) A designee of the Hamakua Farm Bureau;

(5) A designee of the Hamiakua Soil and Water Conservation District;

(6) A representative from Waipio Valley; and

(7) Any others who may from time to time be designated by this advisory board to be added. The advisory board shall be voluntary and shall be appointed by the board of agriculture for four-year terms. The members shall serve with no compensation and shall for administrative purposes be placed within the department.

(b) The purpose of the advisory board is to act as a liaison between the users and the irrigation system as a condition of the federal watershed project which includes the irrigation system. In addition to any other duties as may be required by the federal watershed project, the advisory board's duties and responsibilities may include the following:

(1) Comment on operational matters concerning the irrigation system;

(2) Provide support for improvements to the irrigation system's facilities;

(3) Act as a liaison between the water users and the community; and

(4) Assist the department in community hearings, meetings, legislative hearings, and informational public meetings.

(c) The advisory board shall elect a chairperson from among its members, whose duty is to conduct the meeting; and shall establish bylaws, which will govern its organization. The advisory board shall meet with the department at least twice a year for the purposes of long-range planning for the irrigation system's improvements.

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Haw. Code R. § 4-157-22

[Eff MAR 17 2006] (Auth: HRS § 167- 5) (Imp: HRS § 167-5)