[N.] Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
§304A-1891 Hawaii natural energy institute; structure; function. (a) There is established the Hawaii natural energy institute at the University of Hawaii. The institute shall be administered by a director to be appointed by the board of regents upon recommendation by the president. The director of the institute shall appoint the professional members of the staff and other employees. The president and board of regents shall have the same powers over the institute and its staff as over the university and its facilities.
(b) The director of the institute shall coordinate the institute's work with the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office in carrying out duties pursuant to section 196-72 in the area of research and development of renewable energy sources.
(c) The institute shall: