Bill Text: HI SR131 | 2021 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Urging State Departments And Attached Agencies To Train Their Boards And Commissions.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-21 - Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-21-21. [SR131 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2021-SR131-Amended.html
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 |
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SENATE RESOLUTION
URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND ATTACHED AGENCIES TO TRAIN THEIR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
WHEREAS, there are over one hundred seventy state boards, councils, authorities, committees, and commissions, hereinafter collectively referred to as "boards and commissions", that are established by the Constitution of Hawaii, state statutes, and executive orders; and
WHEREAS, these boards and commissions are appointed to give citizens a voice in government and provide an opportunity for a cross-section of the State's residents to offer vital input to influence decisions that shape the quality of life for the residents of Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, the members of boards and commissions must quickly become familiar with certain specific laws regarding open meetings, open records, fiduciary duty, and other ethical standards of conduct, in order to ensure the validity of their actions; and
WHEREAS, upon their appointment, members may not possess knowledge of the mission roles, and responsibilities of their board or commission under applicable laws; programs; processes and procedures relevant to the work of the board or commission; and
WHEREAS, the departments and agencies that administratively control or supervise these boards and commissions are the appropriate entities to train and educate members of the board or commission; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2021, that the heads of the departments and agencies that administratively control or supervise a board or commission are urged to provide training for all members of their boards and commissions subject to 84-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the training provided should cover the board or commission's mission, roles, and responsibilities under applicable laws; programs; processes and procedures relevant to the work of the board or commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the departments and attached agencies should provide the training at least once per calendar year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the heads of each executive department of the state.
State Departments; Attached Agencies; Training; Boards and Commissions
