Office of Boards and Commissions

The County of Kauai Office of Boards and Commissions was established by Kauai voters in the 2006 General Election.  It provides support and oversight for Kauai County's 14 boards and commissions and 3 advisory committees.  Click here to view information on each Board, Commission and Advisory Committee.

Kauai County's 14 boards and commissions and 3 advisory committees are comprised of 121 volunteer board members, commissioners, and committee members who oversee and make critical decisions about key County functions and groups.  Volunteers who serve on Kauai County boards and commissions are the best in their fields, local leaders, and valuable, knowledgeable resources.  They give an extraordinary amount of time to serve in these roles each year and make both personal and professional sacrifices to do so.  Because of this and the weight of their responsibilities to our community, they are among Kauai's treasures.

Any person who wishes to apply for any board or commission may pick up application at the Office of Boards and Commissions or click here for application and disclosure statement and mail to:

Office of Boards and Commissions
4444 Rice Street, Suite 150
Lihue, HI  96766

Contact Information

Ching, Ellen636821528409459209

Ellen Ching

Administrator

Office of Boards and Commissions

4444 Rice Street 

Suite 150

Lihue, Hawaii 96766

Phone: (808) 241-4917

Fax: (808) 241-5127


Meeting Schedule

Board/Commission/Committee Meeting Schedule (Time, Location) Subject to change
Arborist Committee Meet as needed
Board of Ethics

1:00pm, Liquor Conference Room 3, 3rd Friday of each month

Board of Review Meet as needed
Board of Water Supply 10:00 am, Board of Water Supply regular meetings are held in the Department of Water's Board Room, 4th Friday of each month, or on a date determined by the Board.
Building Board of Appeals Meet as needed
Charter Review Commission 4:00 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 4th Monday of each month
Civil Service Commission 3:00 pm, Liquor Conference Room 3, 4th Tuesday of each month
Committee on the Status of Women 5:00 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 3rd Wednesday of each month
Cost Control Commission 1:30 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 2nd Monday of each month
Fire Commission 2:00 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 1st Monday of each month
Historic Preservation Commission 3:00 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 4th Thursday of each month
Liquor Control Commission 4:00 pm, Liquor Conference Room 3, 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month

Mayor's Advisory Committee for Equal Access

12:30 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 3rd Tuesday quarterly (Jan/Apr/July/Oct)

Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund

1:00 pm, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 2nd Thursday of each month

Planning Commission 9:00 am, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
Police Commission 9:00 am, Meeting Room 2A/2B, 4th Friday of each month
Salary Commission Meet as needed

Training

The Office of Boards and Commissions provides training for all Board and Commission members and County employees.