MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON BENEFICIARY ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT

DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

TIME: 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: Remote Meeting by Interactive Conference Technology

Viewable at https://www.oha.org/livestream OR

Listen by phone: (213) 338-8477 Webinar ID: 952 2073 6147

This meeting can be viewed via livestream on OHA’s website at www.oha.org/livestream or listened to by phone using the call-in information above. Additionally, this meeting can be viewed live on ʻŌlelo Community Media http://olelo.org. A physical meeting location, open to members of the public who would like to provide oral testimony or view the meeting, will be available at 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96817.

 AGENDA

I.        Call to Order

II.       Approval of Minutes

A.     March 18, 2026

B.      April 15, 2026

C.     April 29, 2026

D.     May 13, 2026

III.        New Business

A.     Update by the Malu Project Ad Hoc Committee and Administration – Status Update and Discussion regarding the Malu Project, including implementation, current activities, coordination, and next steps.

IV.         Executive Session§

A.    Approval of Executive Session Minutes:

•      April 29, 2026

•      June 24, 2026

B.     Update on Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and Sanctuary. The BAE Committee anticipates convening in an executive meeting pursuant to HRS § 92-5(a)(4) to consult with its legal counsel regarding the Board's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities on potential litigation related to defense of resource protections in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and Sanctuary.

V.            Community Concerns and Celebrations

VI.         Announcements

VII.      Adjournment