Office of Hawaiian Affairs Commission on Salaries

The OHA Commission on Salaries reviews and recommends compensation for elected OHA trustees, balancing the need to attract qualified candidates to lead this significant trust entity with accountability for the use of trust funds. Nānā aku nei ia i workload, responsibilities, and compensation at comparable governance positions in government and the nonprofit sector. Its nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo go to ka ʻAhaʻōlelo for approval.

Trustee compensation affects who is willing and able to serve on the OHA board; Kanaka ʻŌiwi beneficiaries and the public he kuleana ko lākou ma ensuring trustees are appropriately compensated while trust funds are protected.