Hawaii HB1551 amends the duties of the elections commission to include employing a full-time chief election officer.

Hawaii HB1551 modifies the duties of the elections commission to include employing a full-time chief election officer. The bill specifies that the officer must pass the standard state probationary period to be eligible for termination only for cause. It also mandates a performance evaluation within two months after a general election is certified and requires a public hearing on the officer's performance before reappointment deliberations. The elections commission must advise the chief election officer on election-related matters.

Hawaii HB1551 amends the duties of the elections commission to include employing a full-time chief election officer.

Hawaii HB1551 modifies the duties of the elections commission to include employing a full-time chief election officer. The bill specifies that the officer must pass the standard state probationary period to be eligible for termination only for cause. It also mandates a performance evaluation within two months after a general election is certified and requires a public hearing on the officer's performance before reappointment deliberations. The elections commission must advise the chief election officer on election-related matters.