The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Candidates for Honolulu County councilmember must be a resident and registered voter of the council district in which they are running.
Filing Requirements
Candidates must first complete an Application for a Nomination paper. Once submitted, candidates must then complete and file a nomination paper. Nomination papers must be signed by a minimum of 15 registered voters qualified to vote for the candidate. Candidates must submit a $250 fee at the time of filing.