Exemptions.

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HI Code › Division 1 › Title 2 › Chapter 11 › Section 11-1.55

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The office of elections shall be exempt from section [26-35(a)(1), (4), and (5)] and shall:

(1) Make direct communications with the governor and legislature;

(2) Make all decisions regarding employment, appointment, promotion, transfer, demotion, discharge, and job descriptions of all officers and employees of or under the jurisdiction of the office of elections without the approval of the comptroller; and

(3) Purchase all supplies, equipment, or furniture without the approval of the comptroller.

The office of elections shall follow all applicable personnel laws. [L 2004, c 57, §2]

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Exemptions. · Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-1.55 | Frix