Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 326, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

CAROL AULANI APOLIONA, for a term to expire June 30, 2005,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and an individual.

Carol Aulani Apoliona is a graduate of Punahou School and the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she received a bachelor's degree in business administration. Currently she serves as a policy analyst with the Hawaiian Rights Division of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Her community service includes serving in various capacities on the Elections Advisory Council, the Office of Elections, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Carol Aulani Apoliona has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.