MEDIA RELEASE

The County of Hawaii is seeking applicants for numerous Boards and Commissions that currently have vacancies. 

Among them is the Board of Ethics, which has two immediate vacancies. The board, one of the boards with the greatest responsibility, has a total of five at-large members (not pegged to council districts) and are open to all residents. 

Applications for the following boards and commissions also are sought:

1. Committee on Aging:  Two vacancies; one in Kohala and one in Ka`u.

2. Arborist Advisory Committee:  One vacancy (at-large). 

3. Family Violence Advisory Committee:  Presently not empanelled; we intend on doing so, so there are many vacancies (all at large).

4. Fire Board of Appeals:  Five vacancies (all at-large).

5. Highway Safety Council:  Four vacancies (all at-large).

6. Kailua Village Design Committee:  Three vacancies. 

7. Pension Board:  One vacancy (at-large).

8. Salary Commission:  Three vacancies; Council Districts 4, 5 and 6.

9. Transportation Commission:  Two vacancies; Council Districts 1 and 4.

10. Veterans Advisory Committee:  Four vacancies.

11. Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission: One vacancy (Council District 3).

12. Fire Commission: Two vacancies; Council Districts 3 and 5.

13. Environmental Management Commission: One vacancy, Council District 3. Two vacancies, Council Districts 1 and 4 as of December 31, 2008.

Pick up an application at the Mayor’s Office at 891 Ululani Street, Hilo or the Kona mayor’s office at Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103.  Completied applications may be dropped off or mailed to either of the above addresses or to Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel at Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo 96720.  

For further information, call Lincoln Ashida at 961-8251.