The Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission consists of nine members, each serving a five-year term.  The Commission’s purpose: 

• To develop an initial island-wide prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation and submit it to the mayor. Priorities shall be listed on an island-wide rather than district basis. The list shall include the significance of each parcel or entitlement, identified the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after the acquisition.
• To update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year.

NEW DEADLINE: 2022 Suggestion Forms (nominations) is due by January 31, 2022 (last working day). Please use the newest revised form and download it. 

AGENDA 

PONC Public Documents

STATEMENT(S) FROM THE PUBLIC: Public participation will be limited to only written testimony on agenda items via email or mail to PONC Commission 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo HI  96720, please submit by July  21, 2021 by 4:30 p.m. to: ponctestimony@hawaiicounty.gov

VACANCIES:  Beginning January 1, 2022, a vacancy in District 6. If interested, please apply here: Boards & Commissions Applications .