HONOLULU — The state is seeking nominations to the Commission on Water Resource Management, a news release states. A Nominating Committee will screen the applicants and send to the governor the names of at least three individuals for one open
HONOLULU — The state is seeking nominations to the Commission on Water Resource Management, a news release states.
A Nominating Committee will screen the applicants and send to the governor the names of at least three individuals for one open position, which will begin a four-year term starting July 1.
The Water Commission is composed of seven members that have jurisdiction and final authority on matters relating to implementation and administration of the State Water Code.
Some of the critical water issues now facing the Commission include: implementing recent interim instream flow standards set for streams in East and Na Wai Eha (Wailuku) Maui; determining surface water use permits for the Na Wai Eha parties on Maui; reviewing current water use permits for Waiahole Ditch water; and Kukui Molokai (Molokai Ranch) water use permit due to the Supreme Court remand.
Five members are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Other members by law are the chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, who serves as chairperson of the Water Commission, and the director of the Department of Health.
State law requires that each member have “substantial experience in the area of water resource management.” Members serve without pay except for reimbursement for expenses, including travel, necessary to do the job.
Nominations along with resumes and applications for the State Boards and Commissions may be sent by Nov. 22 to the Nominating Committee, Commission on Water Resource Management, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 227, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Visit hawaii.gov/dlnr/cwrm to learn more about the commission or to download the application form.
