[§279A-5  Preparation of budget.]  Theoperations of the council will be financed by funds appropriated by section79A, Act 218, Session Laws of Hawaii, 1973, as amended by section 9, Act 218,Session Laws of Hawaii, 1974.  An annual recommended budget for the councilshall be prepared by its chairperson and submitted to the council forapproval.  Funds may be expended for staff services, administrative andoperating costs, travel and per diem costs of council members and staff, hiringof consultants to assist in work program formulation, planning and research,publication of materials, and any other activities necessary and incidental tothe effective operations of the council in fulfilling the purposes of thischapter. [L 1975, c 179, §5; gen ch 1993]