§50-7  Powers of the commission.  Thecharter commission shall hold public hearings and sponsor public forums and ingeneral provide for the widest possible public information and discussionrespecting the purpose and progress of its work.  It shall receive theassistance of any officer or employee of the county without extra compensationas it may request to carry out its functions.  It may, with the approval of thelegislative body of the county, appoint staff members and consultants as itdeems necessary. [L 1963, c 73, pt of §2; Supp, §143A-7; HRS §50-7]