The state is seeking nominations for a person to fill an impending vacancy on the seven-member Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. The vacancy is for the commission’s Native Hawaiian Organization representative seat.

The seat is currently held by Kai’ulani Murphy, whose two-year term ends June 30, 2012. Prior holders of the seat include Charles Burrows, Isabella Abbott and Nalani Kanaka’ole.

Instructions on submitting an application is at the state Boards and Commissions website at http://hawaii.gov/gov/about/boards-commissions.html.