Board of Water Supply

Powers, Duties & Functions

The Board of Water Supply shall:

  • Review and submit to the Mayor the Department of Water Supply's request for an annual appropriation for operations and capital improvements.
  • Recommend the establishment and adjustment of rates and charges for furnishing water; such rates and charges shall be submitted to the Mayor for review and approval. If approved by the Mayor, proposed rates and charges shall be submitted to the Council for enactment by ordinance.
  • Perform such other duties and functions as shall be prescribed by law. (Amended 2002, 1992, 1988)

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Members

  • Buddy James Nobriga, Chair (Kahului) 03/31/2024
  • Jason Hew, Vice Chair (Kula) 03/31/2024
  • Antonette "Toni" Eaton (Wailuku) 03/31/2024
  • Juanita Reyher-Colon (Molokai) 03/31/2026
  • Donna Sterling (Kahikinui) 03/31/2026
  • Veronica Lu`ukia Nakanelua (Wailuku) 03/31/2027
  • John Helly (Lahaina) 03/31/2027 
  • Edwin "Ekolu" Lindsey III (Lahaina) 03/31/2028
  • Nichole Inouye-Nohara (Kihei) 03/31/2028 

The Board of Water Supply shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. The Director of the Department of Planning and the Director of the Department of Public Works shall be non-voting ex-officio members of the Board of Water Supply.

The Board of Water Supply shall act as advisor to the Director of the Department of Water Supply, the Mayor and the Council in all matters concerning the county's water system. (Amended 2002, 1988)

Meetings

  • Meetings are usually scheduled for the third Thursday of the month but may be subject to change
  • Contested case hearings begin at 9:00 a.m. and board meetings begin at 1:30 p.m., but may be subject to change.
  • Meetings are held in the Kalana Pakui Building Conference Room, 250 S. High Street, Wailuku and via BlueJeans video conference, but may be subject to change.

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