County seeks to fill vacancies on redistricting panel

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Hawaii County is seeking to fill vacancies on the Redistricting Commission, which, every 10 years establishes the boundaries of County Council districts.

The term of the 2021 Redistricting Commission, according to the County Charter, starts July 1 and ends when the redistricting plan is filed. Filing shall be no later than Dec. 31, 2021.

One resident from each of the county’s nine council districts is needed to fill the commission vacancies. The commission needs to be appointed and confirmed by July 1.

For all boards and commissions, travel expenses to and from meetings are reimbursed.

The Mayor’s Office will fill the vacancies on boards and commissions from a list of applicants. Application forms are available online at www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-the-mayor.

For more information, contact Martha Rodillas, executive assistant to the mayor, at 961-8211 or martha.rodillas@hawaiicounty.gov.