A Maui County review of 15 boards and committees found chronic mismanagement, poor attendance, and structural problems throughout county governance. The Cost of Government Commission recommends systemic reforms and dissolving some boards entirely.
- Many county boards failed to meet regularly, with some having no meetings for years due to volunteer recruitment difficulties.
- The Real Property Tax Review Board handles over 1,000 appeals annually but relies entirely on volunteers, creating high risk of failure.
- Some boards like the Affirmative Action Advisory Council appear obsolete but continue operating despite recommendations to eliminate them.
- Confusing oversight structures create potential for conflicts of interest, particularly affecting housing-related commissions.
- The commission calls for structural reforms across the entire system rather than fixing individual boards.
Source: Alohastatedaily
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