[§201-112] Hawaii television and film development board. (a) There is established the Hawaii television and film development board. The board shall be attached to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes only. The board shall administer the grant and venture capital investment programs and the Hawaii television and film development special fund established under this part. The board shall also assess and consider the overall viability and development of the television and film industries and make recommendations to appropriate state or county agencies.
(b) The board shall be composed of nine members, four of whom shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34, and all of whom shall serve four-year staggered terms. One of the governor's appointments shall be made from a list of nominees submitted by the president of the senate and another appointment shall be made from a list of nominees submitted by the speaker of the house of representatives. The four appointed members shall possess a current working knowledge of the film, television, or entertainment industry. The director of business, economic development, and tourism, and the chairs of the four county film commissions or its equivalent, shall serve as ex officio voting members, who may be represented on the board by designees.
The chairperson and vice chairperson of the board shall be selected by the board by majority vote. Five members shall constitute a quorum, whose affirmative vote shall be necessary for all actions by the board. The members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
(c) The film industry branch development manager shall serve as the executive secretary of the board.
(d) The board may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this part. [L 2000, c 285, pt of §2]
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