Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 147, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Kenneth T. Taira has accumulated decades of experience in a variety of areas, including human resources management, finance, and sales. Mr. Taira currently serves as the Chief Negotiator of the State of Hawaii and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii. He has been in public service for the past two decades, including service as the First Assistant to the Managing Director, the Deputy Director of Personnel Services, and a Personnel Management Specialists for the County of Maui. Mr. Taira also served two years in the United States Army as a Lieutenant in the Adjutant Generals Corps.

Testimony in support of the nominee was submitted by the Department of Human Resources Development.

Your Committee members believe that the nominee demonstrates a commitment to change and a willingness to work towards the specific goals of the Deferred Compensation Plan Board of Trustees (Board). Your Committee further believes that the nominee's background and expertise, coupled with a strong commitment to public service, continue to make him an asset to the Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Committee on Labor that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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.