[§9-23]  Friends of the Hawaii state artmuseum; establishment.  (a)  There shall be established a nonprofitgroup, the friends of the Hawaii state art museum, to work effectively with thefoundation and its professional staff to enhance and support the work of themuseum, its ancillary programs, and amenities, pursuant to this part.

(b)  The friends of the Hawaii state artmuseum shall operate concessions or other for-profit business enterpriseswithin or on the grounds of the state art museum as directed by the foundation,and may enter into contracts as approved by and with the foundation, and withany association, individuals, or corporations to further the purposes of thispart.

(c)  Funds generated by the friends ofthe Hawaii state art museum shall be used as supplemental funds that may beexpended for the following purposes:

(1)  Employing personnel as required to operateand maintain the museum and ancillary programs for educational, cultural, andpromotional purposes;

(2)  Planning and development of state art museumprograms;

(3)  Construction, repairs, replacement, additions,and extensions of state art museum facilities;

(4)  Operational and maintenance costs of state artmuseum and ancillary programs and amenities;

(5)  Administrative costs of the state art museum; and

(6)  Doing other things necessary to accomplish thepurpose of this chapter, including the adoption, amending, or repeal of rulespursuant to chapter 91. [L 2004, c 125, pt of §2]