§304A-2272  Conference center revolving fund; University of Hawaii at Hilo.  (a)  There is established the conference center revolving fund for conference center programs conducted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  All fees, charges, and other moneys collected in conjunction with conference center programs shall be deposited in the revolving fund.  The chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo or the chancellor's designee is authorized to expend funds from the revolving fund for all costs associated with conferences, seminars, and courses provided by conference center programs, including but not limited to expenses for honoraria, hotel and room rentals, food and refreshment, printing and mailing, airfare and per diem, lei, rental of audiovisual equipment, and conference supplies and materials, without regard to any competitive bidding requirements pursuant to chapter 103D.

     (b)  The chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Hilo shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session that includes an accounting for all income and expenditures of the revolving fund under this section. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2021, c 171, §1]