Haw. Rev. Stat. § 26-54: Administrative director of the State.

Effective July 1, 2004, the salary of the administrative director of the State shall be as last recommended by the executive salary commission. Effective July 1, 2007, and every six years thereafter, the salary of the administrative director of the State shall be as last recommended by the commission on salaries pursuant to section 26‑56, unless rejected by the legislature.