Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 209E-3

(1) To establish criteria for determining what areas qualify as enterprise zones. The criteria shall be the minimum required for implementation of the purpose of this chapter;

(2) To monitor the implementation and operation of this chapter;

(3) To conduct a continuing evaluation program of enterprise zones;

(4) To assist counties in obtaining the reduction of rules within enterprise zones;

(5) To submit annual reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and any recommendations for legislation to the governor;

(6) To administer and enforce the rules adopted by the department; and

(7) To administer this chapter in such a manner that the area to be designated as an enterprise zone will most benefit the area and the State.