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High school students invited to serve on Boards and Commissions
The County of Kaua‘i Office of Boards and Commissions is inviting high school students to help shape the future of the island by volunteering to serve on County Boards and Commissions.
Students who will be high school juniors or seniors as of August 4, 2025, and are interested in serving are encouraged to apply online at: https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Boards-and-Commissions/Application-for-Board-or-Commission.
Boards and Commissions are composed of community leaders and residents committed to making a difference. They serve as a bridge between the public and County government, allowing members to share ideas and participate in decisions that impact Kaua‘i. Each board or commission has unique responsibilities—for example, the Police Commission is responsible for hiring the Police Chief.
In 2024, Kaua‘i voters approved a Charter amendment allowing junior and senior high school students to become members of County Boards and Commissions, creating new opportunities for youth involvement in local government.
The Office of Boards and Commissions provides support to 17 boards and commissions that oversee various County functions, including:
- Arborist Advisory Committee
- Board of Ethics
- Board of Review
- Board of Water Supply
- Building Board of Appeals
- Charter Review Commission
- Civil Service Commission
- Committee on the Status of Women
- Cost Control Commission
- Fire Commission
- Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee
- Kaua‘i Historic Preservation Review Commission
- Liquor Control Commission
- Planning Commission
- Police Commission
- Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission
- Salary Commission
To learn more about the various Boards and Commissions, visit the Office of Boards and Commissions homepage at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Boards-and-Commissions.
For more information, contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at 808-241-4917 or email boardsandcommissions@kauai.gov.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the Office of Boards and Commissions at (808) 241-4917 or boardsandcommissions@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
