Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 53-58

(1) Shall be a citizen of the State with at least three years' residence in the county of the appointee's appointment;

(2) Shall have at least five years of high level administrative experience;

(3) Shall have a minimum of five years, or have professional status, in a technical field related directly to urban renewal activities (such as experience in city planning; public administration, real estate brokerage, salesmanship, or management; housing research or surveys; the practice of law or engineering involving a very substantial experience in matters relating to land, and the like);

(4) Shall have a good working knowledge of local governmental programs relating to the improvement of housing and neighborhood conditions;

(5) Shall be a person of good reputation and proven ability in maintaining harmonious relations with people.