Haw. Code R. § 6-200-42 - Officers

(a) Council members shall nominate at least two of their members for the position of chairperson and at least two of their members for the position of vice-chairperson to be elected by closed ballot at a duly convened meeting of the council. Terms of office shall coincide with their respective terms of appointment as members of the council.

(b) Should the position of the chairperson or vice-chairperson become vacant prior to expiration of their term of office, the council shall hold an election pursuant to the above provisions at the next scheduled meeting to fill the vacant position(s) for the remainder of that term.

(c) The chairperson shall act as presiding officer at meetings of the council. In the absence or disability of the chairperson and the vice-chairperson, a presiding officer pro tem shall be elected by the appointed members present, provided they constitute a quorum.

(d) The duties of the presiding officer shall include:

(1) Call meetings to order at the appointed hour and place.

(2) Call for approval of minutes of preceding meetings if a quorum is present.

(3) Maintain order.

(4) Announce business before the council.

(5) Receive and submit proper matters brought before the council, call for votes, and announce results.

(6) Appoint committees from among the members of the council as necessary to conduct business.

(7) Make known rules or order upon request, and decide questions of order without debate subject to an appeal to the council.

(8) Perform other duties which may be required by law or properly appertain to the office.

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Haw. Code R. § 6-200-42

[Eff ] (Auth: HRS § 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 802-9)