Privatization. Development and implementation of performance based budgeting and a managed process for public-private competition of government services. Authorization of State and counties to contract for necessary goods and services without being void as contrary to the laws on civil service, merit principles, and collective bargaining (repealed June 30, 2001). L 1998, c 230.

Applicability of Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, see HRCP rule 81(b)(12).

Chapter 92F not a "conflicting statute on the same subject matter" as this chapter, within the meaning of §89-19, and thus is not preempted by this chapter or any collective bargaining agreement negotiated under it. 83 H. 378, 927 P.2d 386.