[§279A-5  Preparation of budget.]  The
operations of the council will be financed by funds appropriated by section
79A, 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 council
shall be prepared by its chairperson and submitted to the council for
approval.  Funds may be expended for staff services, administrative and
operating costs, travel and per diem costs of council members and staff, hiring
of consultants to assist in work program formulation, planning and research,
publication of materials, and any other activities necessary and incidental to
the effective operations of the council in fulfilling the purposes of this
chapter. [L 1975, c 179, §5; gen ch 1993]