Native Hawaiian Development Program

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NATIVE HAWAIIAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

§10-6.1-1 Purpose §10-6.1-2 Native Hawaiian development program structure §10-6.1-3 Native Hawaiian development program plan content §10-6.1-4 Procedures for obtaining assistance §10-6.1-5 Eligibility §10-6.1-6 Funding §10-6.1-7 Reporting

§10-6.1-1 Purpose. The purpose of the Native Hawaiian development program is to improve the general welfare and condition of native Hawaiians through educational, economic, political, social, cultural and other programs. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §222)

§10-6.1-2 Native Hawaiian development program structure. (a) The native Hawaiian development program shall have a hierarchical structure of goals, objectives, and action plans. The primary goal of the native Hawaiian development program shall be to increase the self-sufficiency and self-determination of native Hawaiian individuals and native Hawaiian communities. Additional related goals may also be established by the commission. Objectives shall be established delineating a comprehensive strategy for reaching the goals. The department shall develop

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action plans to achieve the objectives. Each action plan may have several implementing mechanisms such as grants, scholarships, loans, technical assistance, and partnerships. (b) The goals, objectives, and action plans offered during a given fiscal year shall be detailed in a native Hawaiian development program plan. The native Hawaiian development program plan shall cover two fiscal years and shall be approved by the commission before the beginning of each fiscal biennium. The department shall seek community input and participation in its development of the native Hawaiian development program plan. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §222)

§10-6.1-3 Native Hawaiian development program plan content. (a) The native Hawaiian development program plan shall specify the goals, objectives, action plans, and implementing mechanisms applicable during the fiscal biennium covered by the plan. (b) The department may utilize the following resources to establish the goals, objectives, action plans, and implementing mechanisms contained within the native Hawaiian development program plan: (1) An assessment of the needs of the native Hawaiian community based on a review of social and economic data on native Hawaiians and assessments provided by native Hawaiian community groups; (2) A written questionnaire survey of Hawaiian agencies, organizations, and community groups to obtain their opinion of the needs of the native Hawaiian community and their recommendations for objectives, programs, and the type of assistance to meet such needs; (3) An assessment of the feasibility and practicality of offering a given program or type of assistance; and

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(4) An assessment of the progress made toward previously established goals, objectives, and programs. (c) The native Hawaiian development program plan shall specify for each action plan: (1) A statement of the objectives; (2) A general description of the implementing mechanisms; and (3) Where applicable, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and selection criteria. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §222)

§10-6.1-4 Procedures for obtaining assistance. The department shall provide standard forms for requesting financial assistance. The standard forms shall be designed for the specific type of assistance being requested. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §222)

§10-6.1-5 Eligibility. (a) Each type of assistance offered may have unique eligibility requirements that shall be specified in the native Hawaiian development program plan. Common to all types of assistance shall be the minimum requirement that the beneficiaries of the assistance must be native Hawaiian. (b) Additional basic eligibility requirements for specific types of assistance are: (1) Grants shall only be awarded to public agencies and non-profit organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Organizations who are recognized by the State as non-profit but whose operations do not require recognition from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service may also be eligible to receive a grant; and

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(2) Technical assistance and partnerships shall be available to any type of organization or public agency provided that the purpose of the assistance is to benefit native Hawaiians. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222)(Imp: HHC Act §222)

§10-6.1-6 Funding. The native Hawaiian development program shall be funded by the native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund, and federal, state, county, and private sources. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §222)

§10-6.1-7 Reporting. (a) The department shall submit a report on the native Hawaiian development program to the commission. The report shall cover the activities of the previous fiscal year, and include: (1) A description of the plans of action implemented; (2) A summary of specific projects, organizations, and individuals assisted; (3) An assessment of the native Hawaiian development program; (4) Recommendations for improvement or modification to the goals, objectives, action plans, implementing mechanisms, or operational procedures; and (5) A summary of the assistance provided by type of assistance. (b) The report shall be submitted no later than December 31 of each year. [Eff and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222) (Imp: HHC Act §222)

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