The elections commission shall be exempt from section [ 26-35(a)(1), (4), and (5)] and shall:

(1) Make direct communications with the governor and legislature;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 11-9

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(2) Make all decisions regarding employment, appointment, promotion, transfer, demotion, discharge, and job descriptions of all officers and employees of or under the jurisdiction of the elections commission without the approval of the comptroller; and
(3) Purchase all supplies, equipment, or furniture without the approval of the comptroller.

The elections commission shall follow all applicable personnel laws.

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