The Bylaws

Section 1

The Cultural Architects — The 13

The 13 Cultural Architects are the founding stewards of Hale Kapu Mo'olelo a Ali'i Ana. They are not administrators — they are visionaries. Each Cultural Architect holds responsibility for one of the 13 islands of the Hawaiian archipelago and serves as the living embodiment of that island's cultural heritage within the Trust.

The 13 Cultural Architects hold the original seal of the Trust. They ratify all constitutional amendments, certify the election of Senators, and serve as the final cultural authority on all matters touching the sacred heritage of the Hawaiian people. Their role is to ensure that the Trust never loses its soul — that commerce never overrides culture, that politics never silences story.

Cultural Architects serve for life unless they voluntarily resign or are removed by a unanimous vote of the remaining 12. No outside authority may remove a Cultural Architect from their seat.

Section 2

The Senate — The 44

The 44 Senators are the elected governing body of the Trust. They are the voice of the 44,444 descendants in the daily operations of the Hui. The Senate governs the Trust's cultural, legal, and commercial activities — approving budgets, overseeing licensing agreements, managing the Cultural Preservation Fund, and directing the Ali'i Ana production slate.

Senators are elected by the full Ohana (the 44,444 members) in rotating four-year terms. Each Senator represents a constituency of approximately 1,000 members. The Senate meets quarterly in formal session and may convene emergency sessions by majority vote.

The Senate operates by simple majority for operational decisions and by two-thirds supermajority for constitutional matters, major licensing agreements, and any action affecting the equal ownership rights of the 44,444.

Section 3

The Ohana — The 44,444

The 44,444 registered lineal descendants are the Trust itself. They are not members of an organization — they are the organization. Every decision made by the Cultural Architects and the Senate is made in their name and for their benefit.

The Ohana holds direct voting rights on: constitutional amendments, the election of Senators, major licensing agreements exceeding $1 million, any proposed sale or transfer of Trust-held intellectual property, and any matter brought to a general vote by petition of 1,000 or more members.

The Ohana communicates through the Ali'i Ana community network — the feed, the bulletin board, the family story pages, and the direct messaging system. Every member has an equal voice.

Section 4

Elections and Terms

Cultural Architects are founding positions, appointed at the Trust's establishment on June 19, 2023. Vacancies are filled by nomination from the remaining Cultural Architects and ratified by the Senate.

Senators serve four-year terms with a maximum of three consecutive terms. Elections are conducted through the Ali'i Ana voting system, open to all registered Ohana members. Results are certified by the Cultural Architects within 30 days of the election close.

All elections are conducted on a one-member, one-vote basis. No proxy voting. No weighted voting. No purchased influence. The democratic integrity of the Trust is its most sacred asset.

Section 5

Meetings and Quorum

The Senate shall meet no fewer than four times per year in formal session. A quorum requires 23 of the 44 Senators to be present or represented. Emergency sessions may be called by the Senate President or by petition of 15 or more Senators.

The Cultural Architects shall convene annually in full session and may meet additionally as required. A quorum of the Cultural Architects requires 7 of the 13 to be present.

All meetings shall be documented and summaries published to the Ali'i Ana bulletin board within 14 days of the meeting. The Ohana has the right to observe all non-executive sessions.

Section 6

Licensing and Commercial Activity

All licensing of Trust-held intellectual property requires Senate approval. Licenses valued above $500,000 require a two-thirds Senate vote. Licenses valued above $1 million require Senate approval plus a general Ohana vote.

No Trust intellectual property may be licensed exclusively to any single party for a period exceeding five years without Ohana ratification. No Trust intellectual property may be sold outright — it may only be licensed.

All licensing revenue shall be distributed according to the revenue distribution formula established in the Constitution: 40% Cultural Preservation, 30% Production Fund, 20% member distribution, 10% Legal Defense.

Section 7

Cultural Preservation Standards

All cultural content archived, produced, or distributed under the Trust's authority must meet the following standards:

— Authenticity: Content must accurately represent Hawaiian culture, history, and cosmology as understood by the Hawaiian people themselves. — Sovereignty: Content must not diminish, mock, or misrepresent the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom. — Genealogical Integrity: No genealogical records may be altered, falsified, or used for commercial purposes without the explicit consent of the member whose lineage is represented. — Sacred Content: Certain chants, prayers, and sacred knowledge are designated kapu (forbidden) for commercial use. The Cultural Architects maintain the list of kapu content.

Section 8

Dispute Resolution

Disputes between members shall first be brought to a designated Senate Mediation Committee. If unresolved, disputes may be escalated to the full Senate. Constitutional disputes shall be referred to the Cultural Architects for final determination.

No Trust dispute shall be brought to external courts without first exhausting the Trust's internal resolution process. The Trust recognizes the sovereignty of the Hawaiian people and the authority of its own governing bodies as the primary forum for resolution of internal matters.

Section 9

Amendments to Bylaws

These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Senate, ratified by a majority of the Cultural Architects. Amendments affecting the rights of the Ohana require a general member vote. No amendment may reduce the voting rights of any registered member or concentrate authority in any single individual or body.

These Bylaws were adopted on June 19, 2023, and are subordinate to the Constitution of Hale Kapu Mo'olelo a Ali'i Ana.