Want to get involved in Maui County government? You don’t have to run for office.

Applicants are sought from residents willing to provide public service on various Maui County boards, commissions, councils and committees.

Citizen volunteer responsibilities include attending meetings, receiving public testimony and reviewing policies and standards. Panel members make important recommendations and decisions that impact Maui County.

Positions are appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the County Council and have terms lasting two to five years.

Citizens serve as volunteers and provide important public service for Maui County government. Volunteers are reimbursed for allowable travel expenses.

Submissions are kept on file for at least two years, and applicants may be considered for nomination whenever a position opens. Openings occur when a term expires or when vacancies occur after resignations from boards, commissions and committees.

Anyone interested in serving on a board or commission should apply online by visiting https://mauicounty.gov/167/Boards-Commissions. Paper applications are available at the County Building second-floor lobby Information Desk, the Mayor’s Office on the ninth floor and the Maui County Service Center in Kahului. Applications are also available at Division of Motor Vehicles Offices in Pukalani, Kihei, Lahaina, Lanai and Molokai, and at the County Public Works Office in Hana.

For more information, call (808) 270-8211 or send an e-mail to Boards.Commissions@co.maui.hi.us.

Find a panel that interests you and contribute your expertise to help Maui County.