Mayor of Honolulu
The mayor of Honolulu is the chief executive officer of the City and County of Honolulu. An office established in 1900 and modified in 1907, the mayor of Honolulu is elected by universal suffrage of residents of Honolulu to no more than two four-year terms. The City and County of Honolulu's elected officials include the mayor, the prosecuting attorney, and councilmembers representing nine districts.
| Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu | |
|---|---|
Seal of the City and County of Honolulu | |
| Term length | 4 years Maximum of 2 consecutive full terms |
| Inaugural holder | Joseph James Fern |
| Formation | 1909 |
| Website | Office of the Mayor |
The mayor of Honolulu has full control over appointment and removal of administrators, is invested with absolute control over department heads, wields veto power over the Honolulu City Council and has substantial control over the budget, totaling in excess of US$1 billion.
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