The Constitution of the State of Hawaii Article X, § 6

There shall be a board of regents of the University of Hawaii, the members of which shall be nominated and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed by the governor from pools of qualified candidates presented to the governor by the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii, as provided by law.  At least part of the membership of the board shall represent geographic subdivisions of the State.  The board shall have the power to formulate policy, and to exercise control over the university through its executive officer, the president of the university, who shall be appointed by the board.  The board shall also have exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management, and operation of the university.  This section shall not limit the power of the legislature to enact laws of statewide concern.  The legislature shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to identify laws of statewide concern.