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HHC – Hawaiian Homes Commission

Pursuant to section 202, Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the Department is headed by an executive board, the Hawaiian Homes Commission, whose nine members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Three of the members are residents of the City and County of Honolulu; two are residents of the County of Maui, with one being a resident of the island of Moloka‘i; two are residents of the County of Hawai‘i, one being a resident of East Hawai‘i and the other a resident of West Hawai‘i; one is a resident of the County of Kaua‘i; and the ninth member is the Chairman, who is appointed by the Governor from among the members of the Commission. Members must be residents of the State at least three years prior to their appointment. At least four of the members must have not less than one-fourth Hawaiian blood. The Chairman of the Commission serves as the full-time administrator of the Department; other members of the Commission serve without pay.

Hawaiian Homes Commission Meetings 2013
Hawaiian Homes Commission Meetings 2012
Hawaiian Homes Commission Meetings 2011
Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
Hawaiʻi Title 10 – Administrative Rules – Eff. Oct. 26, 1998
Strategic Goals & Objectives 2012-2017
Affordable Housing Credits Policy
Past Commissioners

Hawaiian Homes Commission Members

	Jobie Masagatani Chair Term: May 16, 2012 – 2014 Jobie Masagatani joined Hawaiian Home Lands after working at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) where she was Special Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to serving at OHA, she owned a small consulting practice, and was also an assistant to the President and CEO of The Queen’s Health Systems, where her area of focus was Native Hawaiian health. Masagatani previously served as DHHL Deputy Director from 1995 to 2002. She also previously served as a Land Investment Analyst for Kamehameha Schools. Masagatani earned a master’s degree in public affairs/urban and regional planning from Princeton University. She earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Northwestern University. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Masagatani is a resident of Kailua.
	Perry Artates Maui Term: 2011-2015 Former chairman of the Waiohuli Hawaiian Homesteaders Association for six years, Perry Artates serves as the Executive Director of the Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund. His knowledge and experience in the construction industry has helped many of the Waiohuli families and is an asset to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
	Gene Ross Davis Moloka’i Term: July 1, 2012-2016 Gene Ross Davis was nominated by Gov. Abercrombie and confirmed by the 2012 Legislature. He is homestead born-and-raised.
	Jeremy Kamakaneoaloha Hopkins O’ahu Term: 2011-2014 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee
	Imaikalani P. Aiu Kaua’i Term: 2011-2013 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee
	Ian Lee Loy East Hawai’i Term: 2011-2013 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee
	Michael P. Kahikina O’ahu Term Begins: July 2011-2015 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee
	Renwick V.I. “Uncle Joe” Tassill O’ahu Term Begins: July 2011-2015 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee
	Leimana K. DaMate West Hawai’i Term: 2011-2013 Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Appointee