HI HB2047

Establishes clear appointment procedures for the Aha Moku Advisory Committee executive director, requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources chairperson to appoint, supervise, and conduct annual performance reviews of the position.

Sets minimum qualifications for the executive director including demonstrated knowledge of Native Hawaiian traditional practices, experience with community-based resource management, program administration skills, and understanding of open meeting laws.

Creates four-year terms for the executive director with reappointment possible after satisfactory performance review, and allows removal for cause with board notification within ten days.

Strengthens reporting requirements by mandating annual reports include testimony submitted, meeting agendas and minutes, committee member activities, itemized expenditures, and positions taken on issues.

Requires formal committee actions to be adopted at public meetings with a quorum present, addressing prior non-compliance with open meeting laws.