[§435H-5]  Officers and employees of the Hawaii health connector.  (a)  The board shall appoint officers and employ staff, including an executive director who shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the exchange, according to a staffing plan that shall be submitted to the legislature.  Officers and employees of the board shall not be employees of the State and shall serve at the pleasure of the board.

     (b)  The board may hire consultants, outside experts, and professional specialists as needed for its efficient operations. [L 2011, c 205, pt of §3]