What's Being Discussed

This is a special meeting of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting has one main subject:

• A formal complaint alleging that one or more OHA Trustees violated OHA's internal Code of Conduct policy (Executive Policy, Appendix 7), which sets rules for how Trustees are expected to behave and outlines consequences for violations.

Part of the meeting will be held in closed (executive) session, meaning the public cannot observe that portion. During the closed session, the Board will privately consult with its lawyers about the complaint and the Board's legal rights and responsibilities. The Board will then reconvene in an open session to further consult with legal counsel and potentially take action.

Decisions Expected

• The Board may vote on or take action in response to the complaint about the Trustee(s)' alleged Code of Conduct violation. This could include determining whether a violation occurred and deciding on any appropriate consequences.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Native Hawaiians and OHA beneficiaries who want to stay informed about the conduct and governance of the OHA Board of Trustees.
• Anyone interested in OHA leadership accountability and how the Board handles internal ethics complaints.
• Members of the public who wish to submit testimony on this matter — written testimony should be sent to botmeetings@oha.org at least 24 hours before the meeting; oral testimony is limited to five minutes and can be given in person, online via Zoom, or by phone.