What's Being Discussed

Aspirational Statement: The board will review a guiding statement for the authority, as required by state law (Act 255, SLH 2022).
Strategic Framework Update: A progress update on the authority's overall direction and planning goals.
Executive Director Hiring: An update on the search to hire a permanent Executive Director for MKSOA.
Management Plan Update: A status report on the plan for managing Mauna Kea.
Center for Maunakea Stewardship (CMS) Operations: A general update on day-to-day stewardship activities on the mountain.
University of Hawaiʻi Maunakea Master Plan (MKMP) Amendment: The board and its joint committee with UH will discuss a proposed amendment to the master plan governing activity on Mauna Kea. Public feedback is open online until October 14, 2026.
September Financial Report: A review of the authority's budget, spending, and account balances.

Decisions Expected

Vote to approve the Aspirational Statement as required by state law.
Vote on the UH Maunakea Master Plan Amendment through the Joint Management Committee.
Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents who care about the future of Mauna Kea and how it is managed.
Native Hawaiian communities with cultural and spiritual ties to the mountain.
Astronomers, researchers, and University of Hawaiʻi stakeholders.
Anyone interested in submitting feedback on the Maunakea Master Plan before the October 14 deadline.