Title
INDEPENDENT NOMINATION BOARD NOTIFICATION OF ROBERT HALE PAHIA AS AN APPLICANT TO THE EAST MAUI REGIONAL COMMUNITY BOARD (WASSP-1(12))
Description
Under Rule 7(B) of the Rules of the Council, the Committee intends to discuss the Independent Nomination Board’s notification of Robert Hale Pahia as an applicant to the East Maui Regional Community Board, and Resolution 25-159, entitled “APPOINTING ROBERT HALE PAHIA AS A MEMBER TO THE EAST MAUI REGIONAL COMMUNITY BOARD.” Resolution 25-159’s purpose is to appoint Robert Hale Pahia to the East Maui Regional Community Board, as a member with experience in water-resource management and actively engaged in ranching, farming, aquaculture, or loko i‘a, for a term expiring March 31, 2028. Attached to Resolution 25-159 is correspondence from the Independent Nomination Board, dated and received on July 18, 2025, transmitting Robert Hale Pahia’s application to fill a vacant seat arising from the resignation of Alan Arakawa on May 22, 2025, in accordance with Charter Section 13-2(18) of the Revised Charter of the County of Maui (1983), as amended. The resolution is with the Council for consideration.
Status
The Council must approve or disapprove the nomination by August 17, 2025. The Committee may interview the applicant. The Committee may also discuss the Independent Nomination Board’s notification of Robert Hale Pahia as an applicant to the East Maui Regional Community Board, Resolution 25-159, and other related matters. No legislative action will be taken.