Maui County voters will weigh eight charter amendments in November, including two aimed at reducing chronic vacancies on county boards and commissions that have stalled decisions on wildfire rebuilding, ethics investigations, and other key issues.
- Vacancies on Maui County’s roughly 40 volunteer boards and commissions have at times prevented them from meeting and acting on critical matters.
- One proposed amendment would dissolve the Independent Nomination Board, which critics say has worsened vacancy rates rather than improved them.
- A second amendment would allow Board of Ethics members to serve consecutive terms, addressing a rule that forces experienced members to step down before reappointment.
- The Independent Nomination Board has been cited for missing nomination deadlines and limiting public access to applicant information since its 2024 launch.
- A May 2026 Cost of Government Commission report attributed some board dysfunction to resource and capacity constraints.
Source: Civil Beat
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