There are supposed to be people from all over Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau on the Kaua‘i/Ni‘ihau Island Burial Council, as well as representatives of developers and large landowners. That is according to Hawai‘i Administrative Rules establishing the councils for all the
There are supposed to be people from all over Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau on the Kaua‘i/Ni‘ihau Island Burial Council, as well as representatives of developers and large landowners.
That is according to Hawai‘i Administrative Rules establishing the councils for all the inhabited Hawaiian Islands.
For the KNIBC, regional representatives are supposed to be members of the Hawaiian community hailing from Waimea, Koloa, Lihu‘e, Kawaihau (Kapa‘a area), Hanalei, Na Pali and Ni‘ihau, and possess an understanding of Hawaiian culture, history, customs, practices, and especially beliefs and practices relating to the care and protection of Native Hawaiian burial sites.
Members are expected to assist the state Department of Land and Natural Resources in the inventory and identification of Native Hawaiian burial sites by providing information obtained from families and other sources.
At least 20 percent of the regional representatives are appointed from a list of at least nine candidates provided by the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Additionally, there shall be representatives of developers and large property owners on the council, though the ratio of regional representatives to large property owners on the council shall be no greater than 3:1, and no less than 2:1.
The primary responsibility of the council is to determine preservation or relocation of previously identified Native Hawaiian burial sites, with another responsibility to make recommendations to DLNR regarding appropriate management, treatment and protection of Native Hawaiian burial sites, and on any matters related to Native Hawaiian burial sites.
