Powers, Duties & Functions

The Board of Water Supply shall:

• Review and submit to the Mayor the Department of Water Supply's request for an annual appropriation for operations and capital improvements.
• Recommend the establishment and adjustment of rates and charges for furnishing water; such rates and charges shall be submitted to the Mayor for review and approval. If approved by the Mayor, proposed rates and charges shall be submitted to the Council for enactment by ordinance.
• Perform such other duties and functions as shall be prescribed by law. (Amended 2002, 1992, 1988)

Agendas & Minutes

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Meeting documents are posted as they become available. 

Members

• Dean Frampton - Chair (Pukalani) 03/31/2023
• Nalani Kaninau - Vice Chair (Kihei) 03/31/2022
• Norman Franco (Kahului) 03/31/2022
• Joseph Aquino (Lahaina) 03/31/2023
• Buddy James Nobriga (Wailuku) 03/31/2024
• Antonette Eaton (Wailuku) 03/31/2024
• Juanita Reyher-Colon (Molokai) 03/31/2026
• Vacant
• Vacant

The Board of Water Supply shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. The Director of the Department of Planning and the Director of the Department of Public Works shall be non-voting ex-officio members of the Board of Water Supply.

The Board of Water Supply shall act as advisor to the Director of the Department of Water Supply, the Mayor and the Council in all matters concerning the county's water system. (Amended 2002, 1988)

Meetings

• Meetings are usually scheduled for the third Thursday of the month but may be subject to change
• Meetings start at 1:30 p.m. but may be subject to change
• Meetings are usually held at the Planning Conference Room, 250 S. High Street, Wailuku, Hawaii but may be subject to change

Additional Information

• Consumption by Subdistrict_FY2020
• Consumption Revenue - Subdistrict_FY2020
• 20 Largest DWS Customers FY20
• DHHL Water Law and Advocacy Training
• Testimony/Items Received for the November 19, 2020 Meeting
• Testimony/Items Received for the September 1, 2020 Board of Water Supply Meeting
• Testimony/Items Received for the August 20, 2020, Board of Water Supply Meeting
• Board of Water Supply's Review and Comment of the Draft Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan (WUDP)
• Maui Island Water Use and Development Plan Draft - March 2019
• Maui County Charter: Chapter 11, Section 8-11.1 and Section 8-11.3
• Maui County Codes: Title 14, Article 1, Chapter 14.11, Appeals to the Board of Water Supply.

Contact Information

Supporting Department: Department of Water Supply
Phone: (808) 270-7304
Fax: (808) 270-7951
Secondary Contact, Office of the Mayor: (808) 270-7855