The system applies the concept of participatory democracy, involving communities in the decisions that affect them.

It establishes an island-wide network of elected neighborhood boards as communication channels, expanding and facilitating opportunities for community and government interaction.

Oahu’s neighborhood boards meet monthly, and function as an island-wide communication conduit, expanding and facilitating opportunities for community and government interaction.

Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation named the Election a "Bright Idea" in its 2015 awards cycle.

Additionally, through outreach done at community events, we found that 35% of people we spoke to had never heard about the system at all, with 44% being only vaguely familiar.

To increase both general awareness and outreach to communities across the island, the NCO has built out its social media suite.