01-19-2009, 07:02 AM
quote:Be vigilant, but don't panic. Article 42 specifically has provision for the use of the fund including statutory requirements not to deplete the principal of the funds. Article 43 specifically was established to be used for budgetary shortfalls. So before they can even think about violating the County Code relating to Article 42, they would need to completely deplete funds under Article 43. Additionally the County would have to curtail, reduce, and eliminate discretionary or pushback programs and projects before they could raid funds under Article 42.
Originally posted by news junkie
The Hawaii County Council may raid the 2% funds set aside for Open Space to meet budget shortfalls. This is a betrayal of voters trust!
By all means hound the heck out of the Mayor and Council for just thinking about raiding the fund.[
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