§229-2 Hawaii sister-state and international partnerships commission. (a) There is established within the department of business, economic development, and tourism, for administrative purposes only, the Hawaii sister-state and international partnerships commission.
(b) The commission shall support the governor, legislature, and office of international affairs in building and maintaining strategic long-term sister-state or province partnerships that promote and enrich the people, cultures, environments, and economies of the State and its international partners.
(c) The commission shall consist of the following members:
(d) The commission shall elect from among its members a chairperson and vice chairperson.
(e) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties. [L 2006, c 150, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 158, §7]