SB 3120 Summary

• Adds a new position of "Housing Policy and Program Coordinator" in the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, exempt from civil service requirements under Chapter 76.

• Clarifies that the Executive Director (rather than the Board) has authority to employ certain positions and adjust their salaries, including a new chief compliance officer, housing contract and procurement officer, and human resources and safety officer.

• Removes the wage ceiling requirement that previously limited executive salaries to not exceed the governor's salary.

• Requires the authority to report annually to the legislature on all civil service exempt positions, their descriptions, and justification for exempt status.

• Effective July 1, 3000 (note: appears to be a typographical error in the bill text).