County seeks applicants for boards, commissions

Mayor Mitch Roth encourages residents to apply for open positions on several of the county’s boards and commissions.

This is a valuable chance for community members to get involved in local government and directly impact decisions that shape Hawaii Island’s future.

“Serving on a board or commission is a rewarding way to support our island and make a real difference for our communities,” Roth said in a press release. “We invite all residents with a passion for public service to consider applying.”

Current openings are available on the following boards and commissions:

— Tax Board of Review;

— Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC);

— Cultural Resources Commission;

— Salary Commission;

— Youth Commission;

— Water Board;

— Police Commission;

— Committee on the Status of Women;

— Merit Appeals Board;

— Fire Board of Appeals;

— Game Management Advisory Commission (GMAC);

— Kailua Village Design Commission;

— Liquor Commission;

— Leeward Planning Commission;

— Windward Planning Commission;

— Fire Commission.

Residents who join these boards will have the chance to contribute to important county initiatives and help guide policies on issues that matter to the island community.

For more information or to apply, please visit hawaiicounty.gov or contact Pomaika‘i Bartolome at pbartolome@hawaiicounty.gov.