§229-2 Hawaii sister-state and international partnerships commission.

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(a)There is established within the department of business, economic development, and tourism, for administrative purposes only, the Hawaii sister-state and international partnerships commission.

(b)The commission shall support the governor, legislature, and office of international affairs in building and maintaining strategic long-term sister-state or province partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners.

(c)The commission shall consist of the following members:

(1)Three members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; provided that two of the three members appointed by the governor shall be from a list of at least three nominees submitted respectively by the:

(A)Office of Hawaiian affairs; and

(B)Center for cultural and technical interchange between East and West, Inc.;

(2)One member appointed by the president of the senate;

(3)One member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(4)The chairs of the respective senate and house committees with jurisdiction over international affairs or intergovernmental affairs, who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the commission.

(d)The commission shall elect from among its members a chairperson and vice chairperson.

(e)Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties. [L 2006, c 150, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 158, §7]