HI SR109

Requests the Governor to appoint an acting Chief Election Officer from within the Office of Elections when a vacancy occurs in that position.

Establishes a five-tier succession order: (1) supervisor of election support services, (2) general counsel, (3) supervisor of counting center operations, (4) supervisor of ballot operations, and (5) supervisor of voter services.

Addresses the concern that without a clear interim successor, no one would be authorized to compile, certify, and release state election results as required by Hawaii Revised Statutes section 11-155.

Aims to ensure continuity and stability in election administration to maintain public trust and prevent legal ambiguity or voter disenfranchisement.