Section 346-381 - Hawaii interagency council on homelessness; establishment(a) There is established the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness, which shall be an advisory body exempt from section 26-34. The Hawaii interagency council on homelessness shall be established within the department of human services for administrative purposes.(b) The Hawaii interagency council on homelessness shall: (1) Serve as the statewide homelessness planning and policy development entity with broad representation from state and county government and the community;(2) Formulate, and advise the governor on the implementation of, a unified ten-year statewide plan to address homelessness in all Hawaii counties;(3) Facilitate the acquisition of funding and resources for state and county homeless programs;(4) Recommend policy, regulatory, and statutory changes, and identify resource strategies for the successful execution of the ten-year plan;(5) Assemble accurate fiscal and demographic information to support policy development and track outcomes;(6) Consider collaborative homelessness initiatives of other states that have demonstrated positive measurable outcomes as possible models for state and local programs;(7) Promote systems integration of social, health, training, and housing services to reduce duplication among homeless assistance programs;(8) Advise on the development and implementation of a public education program on homelessness in Hawaii and disseminate information including data and best practices; and(9) Report annually to the governor, the legislature, and the mayor of each county on the progress of its activities, including formulation and progress of the ten-year plan no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session.(c) The ten-year statewide plan developed by the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness shall:(1) Assist individuals who are homeless or facing homelessness;(2) Prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families;(3) Encourage and promote partnerships between public and private entities to identify, renovate, and secure dignified transitional and permanent housing options;(4) Promote development and utilization of support services, including job training, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, that will enhance the transition out of homelessness;(5) Increase access to public areas for all members of the community;(6) Support efforts to obtain accurate statistics on homeless persons; and(7) Activate, coordinate, and maintain responsive action among the public, business, and faith-based communities to become part of the homelessness solution strategy.Subpart A heading added by L 2022, c 252,§ 4, eff. 7/7/2022.Part XVIII heading amended by L 2022, c 252,§ 3, eff. 7/7/2022.Amended by L 2012, c 105, § 2, eff. 7/1/2012.